The Executive governor of Kano state Nasir El-Rufai has attempted to put minds at ease concerning the much talked about anti-preaching bill.
The governor is dismayed at the way the introduction of the bill has been taking explaining that the bill was simply misunderstood.
According to the Nation, the governor in a message through his spokesman, Samuel Aruwan, at a religious bill round-table organised by a non-government organisation, Carefronting Nigeria, in Kaduna yesterday, April 19, said the need to secure life and property was the driving force behind the bill.
He said “Government wants to curb extremism associated with religious beliefs. We are not stopping evangelism. We will not prevent people from practising their faith.
“Kaduna State government means well for the people and wants to secure the life and property of residents. There are emerging threats and we need to take measures. We should support this bill.”
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