A professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University of Ibadan, Ibrahim Uthman, has enjoined politicians across the country not to sacrifice the lives of Nigerians for their political ambitions.

Uthman, who is also the Chief Imam of the university, enjoined political office holders at all levels to do whatever they can to halt the alarming rate of kidnapping and other social problems in the country.

The don made the call shortly after he led the Muslim congregation to observe the two obligatory Rakat in commemoration of this year’s Eid Kabir festival on Wednesday.

The New National Star reports that the Eid Kabir festival for the 1447 Hijrah calendar is being observed across the globe today.

Uthman, while addressing journalists shortly after the prayer, advised those aspiring for political offices in 2027 to put more effort into solving the current challenges facing the country.

He said all hands must be put on deck to solve the problems facing the country, describing the level of insecurity in the country as worrisome and unfortunate.

He then appealed to all the political office holders and those aspiring for political offices in the next general elections not to sacrifice Nigerians for political office.

Uthman advised Nigerians to be patient and continue to contribute their quota to the development of the country.

He said, “I am calling on all the governors, the President, Senators and all political office holders, all those seeking political offices, to do whatever you can do to curb insecurity in the country.

“I am appealing to you not to sacrifice the lives of Nigerians for political offices. We should all realise that it is Allah that put people in positions. Do not take revenge.

“I want all Nigerians to be patient. We should endure. Hardship is not an excuse for criminality. Allah told us to be patient. God said that He will test us.”