Salaam All,
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC)
wishes to inform all Muslim brothers and sisters, particularly all Muslim
candidates who are preparing for the November/December 2015 GCE examination
that informal negotiation has taken place between MURIC and
the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) through a Muslim leader who is
close to WAEC officials.
We have been assured that the papers
scheduled for 2 pm to 4 pm on Fridays will be delayed till 3 pm before
starting.
MURIC accepts this assurance in good
faith and considers the outcome of the mediation as an agreement between men
and women of honour. We also believe
that future examination timetables will avoid this controversy.
WAEC is a respected public institution
whose integrity we do not wish to impugn. It has served all groups for
decades and we all wish to see the institution growing from strength to
strength. We appreciate the mature approach which resulted in the latest
resolution of the timetable crisis and wish to continue the cordial relationship
between WAEC and Nigerian Muslims now and in future.
Islam frowns upon belligerence,
violence and acts of terror. In particular, the Qur’an says “… If they (the
other party) inclines towards peace, you too must accept settlement (and stop
all acts of hostility Qur’an 8:61) and trust in Allah…”
We therefore call upon all our members
nationwide, our respected Muslim leaders and all Islamic organizations to
accept this agreement, to calm down and to cooperate with WAEC officials as
they carry out their legitimate duties.
Allah loves the righteous, those who
control their anger and those who forgive others (Qur’an 3:134). Let us all be
good ambassadors of Islam. Let us promote peace. Let us join
hands with the Federal and State Governments in ensuring peace and harmony.
Thank you all for your solidarity.
Allah bless you. Allah bless Nigeria.
Professor Ishaq Akintola,
Director,
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC)
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