Gaza Genocide: MURIC urges Nigeria to withdraw ambassador to Israel, commends FG position at UNGA

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has again called for the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador to Nigeria as it praised Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Federal Government of Nigeria for taking a strong stance on the Gaza genocide at the 79th United Nations General Assembly session.

The Muslim group, in a statement on Thursday, described Vice President Shettima’s address as insightful, bold, and thought-provoking, commending Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to justice.

MURIC noted that the call for the expulsion of the Israeli envoy would underscore Nigeria’s disapproval of the country’s actions and amplify its voice at the UN.

The situation in Gaza has escalated concerns globally, with reports of mass graves, civilian casualties, and alleged war crimes.

The statement reads, “Vice President Kashim Shettima did Nigeria proud on Tuesday, 24th September, 2024 when he delivered Nigeria’s speech on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79).

“Nigeria’s demand for justice, freedom and full independence for the Palestinian people as expressed during the speech tallies with the wishes and aspirations of justice-loving Nigerians. This speech is insightful, penetrating, bold, arcane and cerebral.

“The state of Israel is a warmongering entity whose vocabulary lacks the words, ‘peace, tolerance and justice’. Unfortunately, America and its Western allies have turned the UN into a toothless bulldog. This is why the Zionists will continue to defy the UN and genocide in Palestine will continue ad infinitum unless concrete actions are taken by individual countries of the world who know the essence of peaceful coexistence.

“South Africa manifested its understanding of this concept when it dragged Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) where Israel was indicted and the order was given for the arrest of Netanyahu. More countries are needed to demonstrate the world’s resolve to stop Israel’s intransigence and its endless crave for more blood.

“Just as Nigeria was at the forefront of the anti-apartheid struggle in Zimbabwe and South Africa, it is now the turn of Nigeria to move against Israel. We therefore charge Nigeria to walk its talk at the UN by withdrawing its ambassador to Israel with immediate effect in order to drive home its message at the UN.”