Tinubu urges Nigerians to embrace religious harmony, says faith should unite, not divide
By Kunle Sanni –
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to live in peace and harmony regardless of their religious beliefs, stressing that faith should serve as a unifying force rather than a source of division.
Speaking on Saturday at the funeral service of Mrs. Lydia Yilwatda, mother of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, in Jos, the President said God’s will transcends human understanding and that all people ultimately worship the same Creator.
“Nobody determines what God has ordained. God’s ordained action and His prophecies are what matter,” Tinubu said, according to The Cable.
The President reflected on his own family as an example of peaceful coexistence, noting that he is a Muslim while his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is a Christian pastor — yet their differing faiths have never caused discord.
“I inherited Islam from my family. I didn’t change. But my wife is a pastor. She prays for me. No conflict. And I never did, at any single time, try to convince her or convert her,” he stated.
Tinubu said his marriage symbolizes the unity that Nigeria can achieve if citizens embrace mutual respect and focus on shared values rather than religious differences.
“I believe in the freedom of religion. We are praying to the same God. We are answerable to the same Almighty God. We will answer to Him,” he added. “Our deeds, our character, and our love for our fellow beings are what truly matter — not the method or faith of our worship.”
The President also paid tribute to the late Mrs. Yilwatda, describing her as a woman of deep faith, compassion, and service to humanity. He prayed for her peaceful repose and for God’s comfort upon the bereaved family.
