Northern clerics march to celebrate military, Buhari over Boko Haram

Northern Christians and Muslim clerics have led a procession to the Presidential Villa to declare their support for the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration in its continous support for the war against insurgency in the country.

The groups under the aegis of the Northern Inter Faith and Religious Organizations also urged religious institutions to intensify prayers for the successes of the troops fighting the Boko Haram sect in the North East.

The group led by Bishop Edward Chanami also said that the worst days of insurgency is over in the country.

The interfaith group called on Nigerians, irrespective of their religion to be part of the prayers session.

Bishop Edward Chanami‎, said the country was practically placed on knife edge but through the intervention of God, the challenges were surmounted.

Chanami said, “It is God’s doing that Nigeria has not ended up the way those with evil intentions for us had plotted.

“This country was practically placed on knife edge and without prejudice to pending national issues we dare say the worst is over and we have every reason to be thankful to the creator.

“When President Muhammadu Buhari was away on medical leave, members and leadership of the Northern Inter Faith and Religious Organizations for Peace prayed and fasted and God answered all our prayers.

“You will recall that our prayer points included healing for Mr. President, the recovery of the economy, success of the gallant troops fighting Boko Haram terrorists and the progress of the nation among others.

“In appreciation to God, we today acknowledge that President Buhari is not only back but he has been healed. He is back to piloting the affairs of the country and for this we give God thanks.

“We commend Mr. President for his foresight and vision to tackle the insecurity situation which he inherited. We use this opportunity to assure Mr. President that Nigerians are strongly behind him and his government in the quest to rebuild Nigeria and unite citizens across ethnic and religious divides.

“We are grateful to God for the progress being made by our troops in the fight against Boko Haram”.

The group said the Nigerian troops whom they also prayed for have recorded unprecedented achievements like never before in the history of their campaign against Boko Haram terrorists and other threats to the nation. “We commend the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Tukur Buratai and his fellow Service Chiefs for their unique and decisive leadership. We acknowledge and commend every single gallant person in Operation Lafiya Dole. They are the soldiers of God who have been anointed for greater exploits.