ASO ROCK VILLA CHAPEL:MTTERS ARISING

Last week there were viral speculations published both on social media and online news that President Mohamadu Buhari has sealed the Christian Chapel in Aso Rock with Armed Security in preparation for pulling it down. The rumours though well conceived was packaged to instigate the Christians against the current government. So many gullible Christians fell prey to this mischief by assisting in spreading it as wild fire. 

Even though it was unfounded and aware of the President's disposition, I must not abandon such sensitive security issue to chance. Enquiries were established with the Chaplaincy in Aso Rock to authenticate the veracity or otherwise of this rumour which indeed fell the litmus test of truth. I then decided to worship at the Chapel for the first time to see things for myself and also encouraged the brethrens worshipping there. So I was at Aso Rock Chapel Abuja, yesterday, 6th September 2015. I went through security screening in four different points like every other worshiper before finally accessing the Chapel. 

We had a smooth and sweet fellowship and thank God for everything. I made enquiry about the so many security screenings but confirmed that it was normal and had been like that. I asked Rev Oluseyi Malomo, the Chaplain, whether the Chapel has once been closed down even for five seconds at the orders of President Buhari, he answered negatively. Therefore who is behind the rumours and what is the intention? Of course religion is a sensitive issue globally especially in Nigeria where it has been weapon of destabilization of national cohesion. Conflict architects of Nigerian carnage theatre are familiar with these antics which can be activated conveniently to set the country ablaze. In my thinking, they are at it again after loosing out in the power equations. The beneficiaries of failed leadership are uncomfortable with Mr President's  austere and transparent administrative style.

There is apprehension that allowing him full length will perfect the requiem of money bag politics in Nigeria. "Iam for everybody but Iam for nobody" is perceived as political vaccine that will return political power to the voiceless majority where intergrity will replace mediocrity. Looters are scared because most of them had complied with the injunction of "Masu gudu su gudu" by the revolutionary Hausa political satire, Rarara. The anti corruption war of this administration is viewed by corrupt political class as "mother of all wars" against legendary stealing that has been entrenched for years. Presently many are already hospitalized with escalated blood pressure and related health complications due to tension. There is confusion all over GRA, Maitama, Asokoro, Victoria Island, Lekki beaches and all choice settlements in the country. While there is jubilations in Yan awaki, Kumo, Angwarogo, Iseyin, Malali etc and all slumps where the masses live. This to my mind is the unfolding contradictions responsible for the rumours of the closure of Aso Rock Chapel.

Nigerians must safe guard their mandate freely given to President Buhari under the mantra of Change. They must watch out for enemies of the people whose stock in trade is religious manipulation. Now that it's no more bussiness as usual then peace must be sacrificed for crisis. Those who looted the national treasury profess religion yet "stealing was not corruption". We must all stand out and say never again shall vandals rule this country. And that religion will never to use to enslave us under any form of clueless leadership. Nigerians believe in President Muhammadu Buhari, they are determined to sacrifice for a better future. Therefore with the Daura born General in command petit stealing is now corruption so let's buckle up for the challenges of building a new dawn. 

Ja mu je dodon azalumai Nijeriya.
Solomon Dalung, LLB, BL, LLM