By A’isha Biola Raji
The impending demolition of the only two mosques in Wuye , following a notice from the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) is currently brewing controversy.
The plan to demolish the mosques in the expansive Wuye district of Abuja is not going well with the Muslim community in the area as they have no other option.
Yesterday at a media briefing in Abuja, the Chairman of the Muslim Community, Alhaji Abdulrasheed Oyetunji said the community had received a letter two days ago, from officials of FCDA asking them to vacate the two mosques; as they are located on a road under construction.
Alhaji Oyetunji said, “The Honourable Minister of FCT, Senator Bala Muhammad generously approved allocation of land for the community but some interests are still opposing it. “While we appeal to the federal government, especially through the FCT minister to kindly suspend the planned demolition pending the resolution of issues delaying the building of the new mosque on the land approved for the project.
“As a Muslim community, we have ensured peaceful coexistence in Wuye District through propagation of religious tolerance, mutual respect and also sustaining mutual relationship with security agencies
“If the two mosques are demolished, we will have nowhere to pray as congregating outside the designated places of worship may create suspicion from security agencies especially in this volatile period.
“We strongly appeal to the Hon Minister to kindly save our mosques that have been in existence for more than a decade from demolition or give us time enough to find alternative space,.
