Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (or is it Lamido Sanusi Lamido), a very intelligent man, has got a lot of criticisms on his Islamic Banking proposition. But the worst of them all was being called a liar.
While explaining the need for the now much talked about Islamic banking to the House of Representatives, he reportedly revealed that Anambra was the first state to ask for loan from this Islamic development bank. However, a member representing Anambra, the pretty Uche Ekwunife, in a letter, denied this, and demanded an apology from Sanusi.
My question is, why would Oga Sanusi lie, and why would Anambra of all states, be his target? Why not Kano, or Borno, Bauchi or Zamfara? I get it. He's trying to say, "yes, even the christians who don't want it have already benefitted from it". Fantastic one, I must add.
From his explanation to the House, maybe the non-interest banking isn't a bad idea. But why use the 'Islamic' knowing some people wouldn't accept it? This is a nation divided violently by religion. So why tow that path?
Fair enough, the house has clarified itself. It never accepted Sanusi's presentation. It is still open for review.
Whether or not it would be accepted is not an issue. Maybe the name it bears is the problem. If they had used another tag that affects neither group negatively or positively, probably it wouldn't have generated much dust.
Call Obama Odinga, and it may not be news (even Jonathan, Ebele), but call Obama Osama and the whole world would shout!