Planned amnesty is wickedness — CAN President, Oritsejafor

The President, Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has said it will be an act of wickedness, if President Goodluck Jonathan declares amnesty for Boko Haram.

Oritsejafor said the pardon could only be granted when members of the sect admitted their wrongdoings. He queried what would be the fate of the victims of the sect’s insurgencies, should its members be allowed to escape prosecution.

While addressing journalists at the 80th birthday ceremony of the President, Apostolic Church of Nigeria, Pastor Gabriel Oladele Olutola, in Lagos, the CAN president warned that Jonathan should not toy with the future of Nigeria by trading off its security on the altar of politics.
 
He said, “I don’t know his ambition for second term because I am not a politician; I am a pastor. But that (amnesty) would be wicked. I don’t see why he would have to do that and I don’t see why he would have to consider that because we are facing a very serious situation in Nigeria.
 
“Let us not turn this situation into politics. Let’s face it for what it is. The security of the people is the number one responsibility of the President. And I think at this point, Jonathan must wake up and just face it and do what he has to do. But these people who are putting pressure on him left and right, may God help them and deliver Nigeria from their hands. Nigeria I believe would be safe.”
 
He said the claim that poverty was the cause of the insurgency was not true. He queried where the sect got funds to acquire weapons and why it attacked churches and schools. He added that those who made the claim might have connections with the sect.
 
He argued that the insurgency should not be likened to Niger Delta militancy. According to him, the Niger Delta militants fought for their neglect and survival. He added that their leaders came to the public to make their grievances known.
 
“The reality is that you cannot equate those two instances. How many mosques were burnt in Warri or Port Harcourt? Can you tell me one? Young boys didn’t come on the streets to start shooting and killing people in the market. I’m from Warri, the Central Mosque is in the centre of our town. It has been there all these years. Nobody touched it.”
 
He said northern leaders should have emulated South-South leaders by identifying leaders of the sect and leading them to Jonathan to seek amnesty. He said the amnesty, if declared, would be like putting the cart before the horse.
 
The CAN boss carpeted Sheikh Abubakar Gumi over his Facebook comment on Jesus Christ. He called on the government to call the Islamic scholar and former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nasir El-Rufai, to order over their alleged incitements.
 
Gumi had reportedly said in the post that Jesus did not die after his crucifixion but only went into coma.

Posted: at 7-04-2013 09:09 AM (11 years ago) | Hero

Correct

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Posted: at 7-04-2013 10:42 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

ok

Posted: at 7-04-2013 11:37 AM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero

MY DEAR PASTOR,

I AGREE WITH YOU AND I FEEL YOUR POSITION. BUT, IF FORGIVENESS WILL BRING ABOUT PEACE AND REMEDY THE PRESENT UNHEALTHY AND GRUESOME SITUATIONS WE ARE IN AND AT LEAST STOP THE KILLINGS OF INNOCENT PEOPLE; WHY DON'T WE GIVE FORGIVENESS A TRY? WE ARE IN A DEADLY SITUATION AND WE NEED TO FIND POSSIBLE RESOLUTIONS.

JESUS PREACHED FORGIVENESS A LOT AND THAT SOLVES A LOT OF PROBLEMS. FORGIVENESS DOESN'T MEAN THAT THE GOVERNMENT IS WEAK OR THAT NIGERIANS ARE WEAK, NO, IT COULD GO EITHER WAY. BUT IT MEANS RESPONSIBILITY AND AN ACT OF RELIGIOUS ETHICS.

LET’S FORGIVE THEM AND INTEGRATE THEM INTO THE SOCIETY AND EDUCATE THEM TO SEE REASONS WHY KILLINGS, BOMBINGS, KIDNAPPINGS ARE NOT THE ANSWERS TO OUR SETBACK IN NIGERIA.

THE PRINCIPLE SETBACK IN NIGERIA IS IN LEADERSHIP WHICH OF COURSE HAS AFFECTED EVERY AREA OF HUMAN EXISTENCE IN NIGERIA. CORRUPTION, INJUSTICE, INSECURITY AND INHUMANITY.

Posted: at 7-04-2013 12:52 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

well said

Posted: at 7-04-2013 01:32 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Ayo u r just a leader and may God bless u with more wisdom

Posted: at 7-04-2013 01:43 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

 

Posted: at 7-04-2013 01:59 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming

 

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Posted: at 7-04-2013 02:09 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Dear so-called christian,
remember the last few words of JESUS CHRIST while he hung on the cross.
Luke 23:34: Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.
Moreover,you don't have to be a christian to profess the concept of forgiveness, if it will
help bring peaceful solution to a problem.
our friend DMG only expressed his candid opinion on the issue. He does not need any
special Bible reading or prayer to know that to forgive is divine.
So please avoid using insults when not warranted.

Posted: at 7-04-2013 03:21 PM (11 years ago) | Hero

Boko haramizin is a chalenge to nigeria so no nigerian would find pleasure in their inconvineces (northern elderz). Given amnesty might nt be de solution bt all obtions withn the reach of mr.president hav be3n usd bt nthing has changed, giving the amnesty opinion a trial iz nt bad at ds time sinc3 all efforts is yet to contian de challenges posted.   

Posted: at 7-04-2013 03:37 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming