A former Home of Representatives member, Robinson Uwak, has dismissed claims of spiritual extremism following the ban on alcohol in some areas of Niger State by Governor Mohammed Bago.
He described Bago as a liberal, non-extremist chief who embraces variety.
The controversy emerged from studies suggesting that the Niger State Liquor and Licensing Board deliberate to implement a complete alcohol ban in Suleja Native Authorities Space and its environs by January 1, 2024, with extra claims about relocating joints in Minna, the state capital.
The state authorities denied these assertions, clarifying that the board talked about was non-existent in Niger State.
Addressing the state of affairs, Uwak acknowledged the governor’s inclusive method, saying that Bago is a cosmopolitan and nationalist determine who doesn’t discriminate primarily based on ethnicity or faith.
“I do know His Excellency Bago to be a really religious Muslim who research the Koran every day and prays fervently, however I have to add that I’ve accompanied him to honour invites in a number of church buildings. He’s recognized by many to have information of Bible verses and plenty of Christian hymns and songs.
“For a person who has turned the whole lot of Niger State right into a development website with a number of people-oriented initiatives, alcohol ban is certainly not a precedence for his authorities,” Uwak asserted.
He affirmed Governor Bago’s standing by way of efficiency and attracting international investments into the State, stating that the governor’s focus is on growth and never on implementing an alcohol ban.