By Abdul-Ganiyy Akanbi <\/p>\n
The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria, MMWG, has appealed to religious bodies in the country to avoid actions or statements that could heighten tension, and instead promote peace and understanding ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.<\/p>\n
The appeal follows reports of a memo attributed to the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, directing members to hold placard-carrying protests on Sunday, 24th May, 2026 to express concerns about government policies.<\/p>\n
In a statement released on Wednesday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Yusuf Agbabiaka, MMWG said it believes public protests at this time could strain the peaceful coexistence currently enjoyed among Muslims, Christians, and adherents of other faiths in Nigeria.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile freedom of expression is a constitutional right, we urge all religious organizations to exercise it responsibly, especially during sensitive periods like Eid-el-Kabir. Dialogue remains the best channel for addressing grievances,\u201d the group stated.<\/p>\n
MMWG also called on the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, to encourage its member churches to promote messages of unity and to avoid actions that may be misconstrued as confrontational. <\/p>\n
The group noted that RCCG is the church of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and expressed hope that the church would lead by example in fostering national harmony.<\/p>\n
On issues of government support to religious groups, MMWG urged the Federal Government to ensure fairness and inclusivity in its engagement with all faith communities across the country.<\/p>\n
The group further advised security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, Army, Department of State Services, DSS, and National Intelligence Agency, NIA, to engage relevant stakeholders to ensure that any planned gatherings are peaceful, lawful, and do not disrupt public order.<\/p>\n
On the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council, NIREC, it urged Muslim and Christian leaders within the Council to strengthen consultation and use the platform to address misunderstandings before they escalate.<\/p>\n
\u201cMuslims continue to support dialogue as the primary means of resolving national challenges such as insecurity, poverty, and infrastructure deficits. We believe this approach should be embraced by all,\u201d MMWG concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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