President Bola Tinubu on Saturday appealed to Nigerians to reject hatred and prioritize unity across all religious divides, firmly stating that “hate is not an option for us.”
Speaking in Plateau State at the funeral service for the mother of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, the President cited his own family as a model of peaceful coexistence.
He stressed that love and understanding are powerful enough to bridge any national division.
“I inherited Islam from my parents and haven’t changed, but my wife is a pastor. She prays for me, and there’s no conflict. I have never tried to convince her to convert,” Tinubu said.
The President emphasized the need for mutual respect among people of different faiths, insisting that Nigerians are all accountable to one divine authority.
“I believe in the freedom of religion. We are praying to the same God. We are answerable to the same Almighty God. We will account to Him.”
According to Tinubu, faith should never be a reason for division or hostility, adding that Nigeria’s diversity will only become a strength when tolerance and respect prevail.
“Our differences are not meant to divide us but to strengthen us. Hate is not an option,” he stressed.
He offered prayers for the soul of the departed to find eternal peace and asked God to comfort the bereaved family.
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