Etsu Nupe cautions clerics against provocative sermons

The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has urged clerics to focus their Tafsir (explanation of the Qur’an) on peace, unity, tolerance and understanding among Nigerians.

The Etsu Nupe, who is the Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, said this at a meeting with Islamic clerics in his Wadata Palace in Bida, Niger state.

Alhaji Abubakar said Ramadan provided an opportunity to preach for sustainable peace, unity and socio-economic prosperity of Nigeria.

The traditional ruler said clerics should conduct their sermons to abide by Islamic injunctions.

He cautioned preachers against provocative sermons capable of inciting public disturbance.

The Etsu Nupe said that preachers should always preach the message of peace to their fellowship.

“Religious preaching during this period should be targeted at maintaining harmonious relationship among the people and nothing should be done to divide the people,” he said.

He appealed to wealthy Nigerians to assist the less privileged improve their living standards.