More reactions has continued to trail the likely ban of Hijab by the government if bombings do not cease by the second quarter of next year, 2016.
Observing that recent bombings by Boko Haram are carried out by suicide bombers dressed in the Muslim traditional clothing called Hijab at the maiden presidential media chat, President Buhari disclosed that, “Banning Hijab is not an option, but if these attacks continues, Hijab has to be banned.”
Reacting to the likely ban on the use of Hijab by the president, Abuja Muslim Forum has described the idea as a wrong step that is unacceptable to Muslims.
In a chat with Naij.com, yesterday, December 30, Mr. Luqman Amoo Ameer of the Forum said banning of Hijab will be counter-productive since there are other loose clothing worn by women and men alike that are used to perpetuate evil and are yet to be banned.
Mr Ameer wondered why Hijab should be banned when other equipment and materials used at one time or the other to cause havoc has not been banned.
“The idea of a likely ban on the use of Hijab is a wrong step, unacceptable to the Muslims, and counter-productive. The use of Hijab by Muslim women is a religious directive from Allah hence the ban of it is unacceptable and will be vehemently opposed by the Muslims.
“This is likely to result into another set of crises. If by Hijab you mean the loose gown and the head covering of the Muslim woman’s dress, what about other loose clothing worn by women and men alike? Will these also be banned?” Mr Ameer wondered.
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Speaking further on the issue, Mr Ameer said: “It is equally easy to conceal bombs under babanriga (agbada) and suits worn by men, will the government go ahead and also ban the wearing of these clothes?
“There was a time the security believes that jeeps were being used for bombing and kidnapping, did the government ban the use of jeeps? The same with tinted cars. Rather than carry out proper scrutiny before issuing tinted permit, the Nigeria police force made a lot of money from the exercise.”
Urging the federal government and security agencies to do more of intelligence gathering, Mr. Ameer questioned why the government of Buhari is treating the symptoms rather than the ailment of terrorism.
“You don’t cut off the head because of headache. Treating the symptoms can never be the cure to an ailment. Government and the security agencies should do more on intelligence gathering. The government in collaboration with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and faith-based organizations (FBOs) should intensify public awareness on security consciousness.”
Advising the government to look at other options of fighting insurgency, the Muslim Forum warned that a ban on the use of Hijab will be vehemently opposed by the Muslims.
“Ban on the use of hijab will be a serious violation of the right of whoever decides to wear it and it is going to be opposed by the Muslims. I advise the government to look at other options of fighting insurgency than banning the use of hijab,” Ameer concluded.
In another news, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has urged President Buhari to diversify the economy in 2016 by partnering with state governments to invest in the distinct economic advantage and potentials of every state.
In a press release signed and made available to Naij.com by the national publicity secretary of the party, Mr Ifeanacho Oguejiofor, the party said diversifying the economy is the only route to providing mas$ive job opportunities for unemployed youths.
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