‘Preachers must submit sermons for approval’ – Igbo Imam backs Gov Bago

Imam of Abuja National Mosque, Haroun Eze, has thrown his weight behind Governor Umar Bago of Niger State on submission of sermons to the government for vetting.

Speaking on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise Television on Monday, the first Igbo Imam of the National Mosque said regulating preaching in the state was a welcome development.

DAILY POST reports that Governor Bago had ordered that preachers in the state must first submit their sermons for approval before relaying to their congregation.

“The Niger state government is interested in what is coming from religious leaders to the populace in addressing the social, economic, and security issues we have.

“Religious leadership should be seen to work hand in hand in terms of promoting good governance.

“What the Imam, Pastor or the Reverend is doing is dishing out information and materials to shape the mind and character of the citizenry and that should crystallize into better citizens, governance, relationship and having peace within one another,” he said.

‘Preachers must submit sermons for approval’ – Igbo Imam backs Gov Bago