Suleman also addressed broader criticisms of religious leaders being silent on national issues, arguing that their contributions are often misunderstood. “If he is in support, why has he not called me? If he’s in support, why has he not called me to talk?” he asked, highlighting the lack of direct engagement in public discourse. He pointed out that he himself has consistently criticized successive Nigerian governments, from Babangida to Jonathan, Buhari, and beyond.
The cleric expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s current hardship, describing the situation as the worst in living memory. “It has never been this bad… in those days we would struggle for food, now we are seeing our life,” he said. He criticized the government as ineffective, calling it “a deaf and dumb government. They are deaf and dumb.” Suleman urged Nigerians to shift focus from blaming individuals to confronting systemic governance failures. He concluded by emphasizing that the root of Nigeria’s problems lies in leadership structures, not isolated personalities.
Leave a Comment