Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has said his past controversial comments on terrorist groups including Taliban and Al-Qaeda were misconstrued. This is following reports alleging that the Minister is linked with and is in support of terrorism.
The minister, who is also an Islamic scholar, in an interview with Peoples Gazette on Friday, said he has no issues with Christians, adding that his personal driver, secretary and technical assistant are all Christians. He said, “My personal driver is Mai Keffi, a practising Christian. I also have a Christian, Ms Nwosu, as my secretary and Dr Femi, also a Christian, as my technical adviser. “If I did not like Christians or I did not see them as my brothers and sisters, I would not have been working with them for so long. I employed more Christians than Muslims on my staff because I believe in merit and competence over ethnic or tribal sentiments.” "I have never condoned terrorism and I reject any affiliation to terror groups," he added.
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