Corrupt politicians behind religious intolerance - Falana

Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has said that the religious intolerance in Nigeria is caused by corrupt politicians.

He made this known while speaking in Lagos at the 5th UFUK Dialogue International Conference on Love and Tolerance.

He blamed certain leaders for pitching the people against each other using religion.

According to him, the challenge is not being confronted by leaders because they see it as a means to distract people from their corruption.

“There is evidence that corrupt political office holders are the one’s fueling religious intolerance in the country just to cover up for their sins against humanity,” he said.

“As a person, people often ask me why I am standing in for a Muslim and the answer they get is that I don’t know anyone.

“I am defending all the oppressed irrespective of religious affiliation. However our own leaders are busy spreading falsehoods about religion,” he added.