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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru
President Muhammadu Buhari said that no religion or particular belief would be imposed on Nigerians as he swore to defend the country's constitution.
President Buhari also said that it was dangerous, misleading and impious to do politics with religion.
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In a statement signed Friday by his special advisor for media and publicity in Abuja, the president said that "some unscrupulous Nigerians are again falsely and wickedly pretending that the government is aiming to impose the right". Islam in Nigeria ".
Adesina in the statement baderted that the goal of those who had formulated the allegation was to stir up religious divisions to gain political gains.
He said: "Some of these same people made these sneaky and fabricated statements before the 2015 elections. They failed miserably.
"The President firmly affirms the oath he has taken to the people of Nigeria to faithfully defend the Constitution of Nigeria. This constitution guarantees freedom of worship for all Nigerians.
"It is this guarantee that allows all Nigerians to practice their religion or religion without hindrance.
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"President Buhari has also affirmed his commitment to freedom of religion and worship for all Nigerians and that no religion or religious denomination would ever be imposed on a Nigerian.
"It is dangerous, misleading and impious to do politics with religion."
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