The Ogun State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised the alarm over rising divisions among Muslims in the state, urging caution and unity as the 2027 general elections approach.
In a statement on Friday, the group warned that some Muslim leaders and community members are being swayed by “pregnant promises” from politicians—commitments whose delivery is uncertain and often self-serving.
MURIC’s Chairman in Ogun State, Ustaadh Tajudeen Jimoh Alao, and Secretary, Ambassador Olaleye Rasheed Damilare, highlighted what they described as a worrying trend: internal quarrels among Muslims over political loyalties, while politicians themselves continue to meet, strategize, and maintain alliances across party lines.
“Brothers are beginning to argue. Friends are becoming suspicious. Clerics and community leaders are drifting into opposing camps—all because of political loyalty and party affiliations,” the statement said.
The group cautioned that some respected voices in the Muslim community have started aligning with political actors in exchange for financial inducements and promises, a development MURIC described as a betrayal of their sacred responsibilities.
“Religious leadership is not meant to be used as a negotiation table for political benefits. It is a platform to defend Islam, protect Muslims, and speak for justice,” the statement added.
MURIC reminded Muslims that while political power is temporary, unity and integrity within the Ummah are enduring. The organization also called for strategic thinking to prevent another prolonged stretch of Christian political leadership in Ogun State.
“The politics of our time is not worth destroying brotherhood over. No Muslim should allow himself to be used as a tool for division within the Ummah,” MURIC stressed.
The group concluded with a spiritual reminder, urging Muslims to prioritize truth and justice over personal gain, emphasizing that true victory lies in standing for righteousness before Allah.
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