DON’T CURSE NIGERIA, OUR LEADERS IN MECCA — DANDIYA BEGS PILGRIMS
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By ‘Sefiu Ajape
Nigerians performing the lesser Hajj in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, have been urged to refrain from using abusive language or offering negative prayers against the country and its leaders while observing the holy rites of Ramadan.
The call was made by Yusuf Dingyadi, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, in a statement issued to journalists in Sokoto on Sunday.
Dingyadi, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for the Ramadan lesser Hajj alongside other Muslim faithful from across the world, expressed concern over viral social media videos showing some Nigerians openly criticizing and cursing political leaders while praying near the Kaaba.
He described the development as disturbing, noting that such actions undermine the sanctity of the holy site and do little to address Nigeria’s challenges.
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“You can not pray against Nigeria and still claim to be a good citizen,” he said.
“The Holy Land is a place for sacrifice, repentance, and prayers for peace, unity, and progress, not a platform for abusing leaders or cursing the nation.”
According to him, praying against the country and its leadership could inadvertently worsen the challenges facing Nigeria, including insecurity and political tensions.
Dingyadi urged pilgrims to instead offer fervent prayers for national unity, peace, and divine intervention as Muslims enter the spiritually significant last ten days of Ramadan.
He also called on leaders at all levels to avoid becoming a burden on citizens and to demonstrate commitment toward tackling insecurity, poverty, and injustice confronting the country.
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