MARGINALISATION OF APPOINTMENTS BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI - COALITION OF CHRISTIAN GROUPS
NIGERIA: WE ARE IN TROUBLE: Press Release by the Coalition of Christian
Groups on the recent appointments by President Buhari in the Education
sector as well as other questionable appointments.
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sector as well as other questionable appointments.
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We are grateful to Prof. Adisa and Prof. Funmi Adesanya for
contributions, particularly in the supply of data and review.
PRESS RELEASE
contributions, particularly in the supply of data and review.
PRESS RELEASE
APPOINTMENTS IN EDUCATION SECTOR: A TIME FOR RECKONING
COALITION OF CHRISTIAN GROUPS
COALITION OF CHRISTIAN GROUPS
We are compelled, by disturbing developments in the nation, to issue
another National alert to all Nigerians that the unity of the
Federation is severely threatened by the government in power. The
level of discrimination, impunity, nepotism, tribalism, and violation
of the Constitution demonstrated by the Buhari led Administration is
unparalleled in the history of Nigeria. For a government that came to
power on the wings of CHANGE, we are completely baffled that it has
only entrenched the rot, corruption and decadence in Nigeria in
alarming proportions.
another National alert to all Nigerians that the unity of the
Federation is severely threatened by the government in power. The
level of discrimination, impunity, nepotism, tribalism, and violation
of the Constitution demonstrated by the Buhari led Administration is
unparalleled in the history of Nigeria. For a government that came to
power on the wings of CHANGE, we are completely baffled that it has
only entrenched the rot, corruption and decadence in Nigeria in
alarming proportions.
The latest appointments of Mr. President in the Education Sector
should be regarded as the last straw that broke the camel’s back and
demands an urgent holistic appraisal of the Nigerian State by the
“owners” of Nigeria. (Details of the Appointments are presented as
ADDENDUM to this Press Release.)
should be regarded as the last straw that broke the camel’s back and
demands an urgent holistic appraisal of the Nigerian State by the
“owners” of Nigeria. (Details of the Appointments are presented as
ADDENDUM to this Press Release.)
In practical terms and reality, the “owners” of Nigeria are the Ethnic
Nationalities, of which 389 were registered during the Ethnic
Nationalities Movement Conference on 11th – 12th February, 2014. Out
of these 389 Ethnic Nationalities, it is now apparent that Islamists
in Hausa, Fulani, and Kanuri ethnic groups are pushing Nigeria to an
implosion. It is therefore imperative, that the remaining 386 Ethnic
Nationalities should, as a matter of priority, convene a Conference to
determine how to handle the present challenges.
Nationalities, of which 389 were registered during the Ethnic
Nationalities Movement Conference on 11th – 12th February, 2014. Out
of these 389 Ethnic Nationalities, it is now apparent that Islamists
in Hausa, Fulani, and Kanuri ethnic groups are pushing Nigeria to an
implosion. It is therefore imperative, that the remaining 386 Ethnic
Nationalities should, as a matter of priority, convene a Conference to
determine how to handle the present challenges.
Nigerians should understand that the present distress in the nation is
not an act of God but man-made. The brazen and audacious imposition of
Islamists into key positions in the country is not an expression of
religious piety but a deliberate manipulation of religion for cultural
and political domination agenda. This Agenda commenced in 1975 after
the overthrow of General Gowon. The Islamists are a violent and
domineering strain of Islam that even Muslim nations cannot tolerate.
It would be recalled that after the Arab Spring revolution in Tunisia
and Egypt, both nations elected Islamists of the Muslim Brotherhood
into power. One year later, both Arab Islamic nations staged another
revolution and sacked them.
not an act of God but man-made. The brazen and audacious imposition of
Islamists into key positions in the country is not an expression of
religious piety but a deliberate manipulation of religion for cultural
and political domination agenda. This Agenda commenced in 1975 after
the overthrow of General Gowon. The Islamists are a violent and
domineering strain of Islam that even Muslim nations cannot tolerate.
It would be recalled that after the Arab Spring revolution in Tunisia
and Egypt, both nations elected Islamists of the Muslim Brotherhood
into power. One year later, both Arab Islamic nations staged another
revolution and sacked them.
If Arab Muslim nations cannot tolerate Islamists domination, we wonder
how Nigeria, a multi cultural, multi religious, multi lingual, and
multi ethnic nation would cope. The signs are ominous that the
Islamists of the Hausa, Fulani, and Kanuri strain have contrived a
malevolent agenda against the 386 other Ethnic Nationalities in
Nigeria. If the 386 Ethnic Nationalities do not rise to confront the
present challenges, the activities of the murderous Boko Haram and
Fulani Herdsmen, coupled with the official discrimination and impunity
of the Buhari Administration, would push Nigeria off the brink of the
precipice. Sudan and Rwanda would be a child’s play compared to what
is threatening Nigeria.
how Nigeria, a multi cultural, multi religious, multi lingual, and
multi ethnic nation would cope. The signs are ominous that the
Islamists of the Hausa, Fulani, and Kanuri strain have contrived a
malevolent agenda against the 386 other Ethnic Nationalities in
Nigeria. If the 386 Ethnic Nationalities do not rise to confront the
present challenges, the activities of the murderous Boko Haram and
Fulani Herdsmen, coupled with the official discrimination and impunity
of the Buhari Administration, would push Nigeria off the brink of the
precipice. Sudan and Rwanda would be a child’s play compared to what
is threatening Nigeria.
It is pertinent to explain that there is a difference between Islam
and Islamism. While Islam is a religion, Islamism is not a religion
but a political ideology that holds that Islam is not only a religion
but a political system that must dominate wherever Islam is practiced.
Islamism is the ideology driving the Taliban, Al Shabab, Al Qaeda,
ISIS, Boko Haram, Fulani Herdsmen and so on. Islamism operates through
religious terrorists and subtly through “Civilization Jihad” which
seeks to undermine democratic societies and convert them to Sharia
States.
and Islamism. While Islam is a religion, Islamism is not a religion
but a political ideology that holds that Islam is not only a religion
but a political system that must dominate wherever Islam is practiced.
Islamism is the ideology driving the Taliban, Al Shabab, Al Qaeda,
ISIS, Boko Haram, Fulani Herdsmen and so on. Islamism operates through
religious terrorists and subtly through “Civilization Jihad” which
seeks to undermine democratic societies and convert them to Sharia
States.
Every attempt to call the Buhari Administration to order through
previous Press Releases and Press Conferences has been mischievously
interpreted as politics. We are dismayed to discover that the
Christian Coalition Group as well as other arms of the Church that
raised concern on evolving issues in the nation has been mischievously
described as members of PDP. This is a very disappointing response to
very serious national issues.
previous Press Releases and Press Conferences has been mischievously
interpreted as politics. We are dismayed to discover that the
Christian Coalition Group as well as other arms of the Church that
raised concern on evolving issues in the nation has been mischievously
described as members of PDP. This is a very disappointing response to
very serious national issues.
As Nigerians, we have the right to comment on issues that are of great
importance to the nation. While we were worried about the lopsided
Appointments in the Security Services, we observed, a few days ago,
that the Education Sector has been privatized into the hands of only
the educated Fulanis (Fulanization) and notorious Islamists in the
nation. Virtually all strategic Federal Educational
offices/appointments have gone to the Islamists as Heads of
Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education, University
Admissions Board (JAMB), Educational Funding and Policy Departments,
etc.
importance to the nation. While we were worried about the lopsided
Appointments in the Security Services, we observed, a few days ago,
that the Education Sector has been privatized into the hands of only
the educated Fulanis (Fulanization) and notorious Islamists in the
nation. Virtually all strategic Federal Educational
offices/appointments have gone to the Islamists as Heads of
Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education, University
Admissions Board (JAMB), Educational Funding and Policy Departments,
etc.
Our concerns are not about the Job/Appointment but about the
fundamental Islamists Agenda. What shall the list of students’
admission look like in the nearest future in our Nation?
fundamental Islamists Agenda. What shall the list of students’
admission look like in the nearest future in our Nation?
A major apprehension during the 2015 Election was the possibility of
President Buhari dividing Nigeria along religious lines. This
apprehension has now been confirmed as the President has officially
completed the last phase of the Islamization exercise by instituting a
strong Islamic Foundation throughout the Nigerian Education Sector by
handing the leadership of the vital Institutes/institutions to core
Islamists.
President Buhari dividing Nigeria along religious lines. This
apprehension has now been confirmed as the President has officially
completed the last phase of the Islamization exercise by instituting a
strong Islamic Foundation throughout the Nigerian Education Sector by
handing the leadership of the vital Institutes/institutions to core
Islamists.
All functional Boards in the Civil Service went to the North, mostly
Muslims/Fulanis, which is becoming a threat and danger to the very
foundation of Nigeria. We as Christians pray that God will save us
from this evil. We appeal to Mr. President that there is no need to
set a record as the worst and most insensitive President ever in the
history of Nigeria. Mr. President assured the nation during his
inauguration that he belongs to everybody and he belongs to nobody: "I
BELONG TO EVERYBODY, I BELONG TO NOBODY. " Unfortunately, since coming
into office, President Buhari has consistently proven that he belongs
only to Muslims from the North. Mr. President has finally confirmed
his BBC interview which according to Hope For Nigeria, he stated that
he would continue in the “quest to ensure that Islam and Sharia is
spread across Nigeria "according to his BBC Hausa interview in 2003."
Muslims/Fulanis, which is becoming a threat and danger to the very
foundation of Nigeria. We as Christians pray that God will save us
from this evil. We appeal to Mr. President that there is no need to
set a record as the worst and most insensitive President ever in the
history of Nigeria. Mr. President assured the nation during his
inauguration that he belongs to everybody and he belongs to nobody: "I
BELONG TO EVERYBODY, I BELONG TO NOBODY. " Unfortunately, since coming
into office, President Buhari has consistently proven that he belongs
only to Muslims from the North. Mr. President has finally confirmed
his BBC interview which according to Hope For Nigeria, he stated that
he would continue in the “quest to ensure that Islam and Sharia is
spread across Nigeria "according to his BBC Hausa interview in 2003."
VIOLATION OF PRINCIPLE OF FEDERAL CHARACTER IN FEDERAL APPOINTMENTS
Section 171 Sub Section 5 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic
of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) stipulates that the President in
exercising his powers of appointment under this section shall have
regard to the Federal Character of Nigeria and the need to promote
national unity.
of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) stipulates that the President in
exercising his powers of appointment under this section shall have
regard to the Federal Character of Nigeria and the need to promote
national unity.
A cursory look into list of appointments by this administration shows
utter disregard for issues that promote national unity and a gross
violation of the Constitution. We wonder how Mr. President can relate
the impunity of his administration to his mantra of fight against
corruption. By flagrantly violating the Constitution, in Section 171
(5) and in Section 10, the President has presented himself as the most
corrupt Nigerian. The war against corruption is nothing but a
hypocritical cover up to persecute opponents and subdue the other
ethnic nationalities.
utter disregard for issues that promote national unity and a gross
violation of the Constitution. We wonder how Mr. President can relate
the impunity of his administration to his mantra of fight against
corruption. By flagrantly violating the Constitution, in Section 171
(5) and in Section 10, the President has presented himself as the most
corrupt Nigerian. The war against corruption is nothing but a
hypocritical cover up to persecute opponents and subdue the other
ethnic nationalities.
THE HANDWRITING ON THE WALL
Only an Ostrich would pretend that all is well with Nigeria. The
issues are no longer hidden and the time to respond has come. We call
on all Nigerians of goodwill, and in particular the Ethnic
Nationalities, to rise and prevent the danger that is looming over the
nation.
issues are no longer hidden and the time to respond has come. We call
on all Nigerians of goodwill, and in particular the Ethnic
Nationalities, to rise and prevent the danger that is looming over the
nation.
Nigerians, your destiny is in your hands.
May God help our Nation and grant us peace in our time.
ADDENDUM
Below are some lists of appointments to confirm our apprehension:
CHIEF EXECUTIVES OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS:
1] Head of Universities: NUC Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed Hausa/Fulani Muslim
2] Head of Polytechnics: Hausa/Fulani Muslim
3] Head of Colleges of Education: Prof. Bappah Aliyu Hausa/Fulani Muslim
4] Head of TETFUND: Dr. Abdulahi Baffa Hausa/Fulani Muslim
5] Head of JAMB: Prof. Ishaq Oloyede-Professor of Arabic studies–Muslim
6] Head of UBEC Dr. Hameed Bobboyi: Hausa/Fulani Muslim
7] Head of NABTEB: Hausa/Fulani Muslim
8] Head of NTI: Prof. Garba Dahuwa Azare Hausa/Fulani Muslim.
98% appointment Northern Muslim./Fulani Muslim.
This is in addition of handing over the Security Units in the nation
to Muslims. President Buhari has masterfully completed the
configuration of the entire National Security structure/architecture
firmly in the hands of the Northern Hausa-Fulani Muslims alone to the
exclusion of all other ethnic groups in Nigeria. This is definitely
unfair, not just to Christians but to all Southerners (Muslims,
Christians, traditionalists) and Northern Christians!
to Muslims. President Buhari has masterfully completed the
configuration of the entire National Security structure/architecture
firmly in the hands of the Northern Hausa-Fulani Muslims alone to the
exclusion of all other ethnic groups in Nigeria. This is definitely
unfair, not just to Christians but to all Southerners (Muslims,
Christians, traditionalists) and Northern Christians!
The Security Units are configured as follows:
1. Police IG ........... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
2.Chief of Army Staff ....... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
3. Minister for Defense ..... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
4. Minister for Internal Affairs ...... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
5. National Security Adviser (NSA) ......... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
6. DG, Department of State Services (DSS) ..... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
7. Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp (NSCDC)
..... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
..... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
8. Chief of Staff ...... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
9. ADC to President ....... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
10. CSO to President ..... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
11. Principal Secretary ....... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
12. Private Secretary to President ....... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
13. Protocol to President ..... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
14. DG Customs .......... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
15. DG, EFCC ....... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
16. DG, Nigeria Prisons ..... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
17. DG, Immigration ...... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
18. Chairman, INEC ...... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
19. Minister for Petroleum ...... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
20. Minister for FCT ........ Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
21. President/Commander In Chief of the Armed Forces .............
Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
Fellow Nigerians, added to the above disturbing appointments are:
1. Head of National Assembly/Senate President ...... Northern Muslim
2. Head of Judiciary/Chief Justice of Nigeria ..... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
3. Head, Federal Courts of Appeal ...... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
4. All Registrars and Principal Officers all Levels of the Federal
Judiciary ..... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
Judiciary ..... Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani
5. Clerk of the National Assembly ...... Northern Muslim.
In addition to the military, the police, the judiciary, etc. are not
left out, for instance, the Nigeria Bar Association (umbrella body of
all lawyers in Nigeria) has announced its new president, amidst
allegations of a compromised election. He is Abubakar Mahmoud.
left out, for instance, the Nigeria Bar Association (umbrella body of
all lawyers in Nigeria) has announced its new president, amidst
allegations of a compromised election. He is Abubakar Mahmoud.
Police Officers Announced as New AIGs.
1] Ibrahim Adamu, AIG, Zone 1
2] Abdulmajid Ali, AIG, Zone 2
3] Usman Tilli, AIG zone 3
4] Dorothy Gimba AIG, Investment Formation
5] Mohammed Mohammed, AIG Special Protection Unit
6] Mohammed Katsina, AIG National Institute for Policy and Strategic
Studies, Jos It is notable that State CPs were also Promoted to AIG
making it a total of 18 New AIGs.
Studies, Jos It is notable that State CPs were also Promoted to AIG
making it a total of 18 New AIGs.
Other appointments of President Buhari are as follows:
1. DG DPR Mordecai Ladan. North West
2. Accountant-General Ahmed Idris. North West
3. Chief of Protocol Lawal Kazaure Kano North West
4. Chairman INEC Mahmoud Yakubu North East
5. Chief of Staff Abba Kyari Borno North East
6. DG NIMASA Buba Haruna Jauro Yobe North East
7. Head of Service Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita South South
8. SSA Media Shehu Garba Kano North West
9. SA Media Femi Adeshina Osun South West
10. CG NSCDC Abdulahi Mohammed North Central
11. DG SSS Lawal Daura Katsina North West
12. NSA Babagana Monguno Borno North East
13. CDS Abayomi Gabriel Ekiti South West
14. Chief of Army Staff T. Y. Buratai Borno North East
15. Chief of Air Staff Marshal Sadique Bauchi North East
16. Chief of Naval Staff Ibok-Ete Ekwe Cross River South South
17. DG Amnesty P T Boroh South South
18. ADC Mohammed Lawal Kano North West
19. CSO Abdulrahman Mani North West.
20. EVC NCC Umaru Danbatta Kano North West.
21. Chairman Transition Commitee Ahmed Joda North East.
22. MD AMCON Ahmed Lawan Kuru North West
23. CG Customs Col Hameed Ali North West
24. Aliyu Yahaya Gusau DG Budget North West
25. EC FIRS Dr Williams Babatunde Fowler Lagos South West
26. Babachir David Lawal SGF North East
27. CG Customs Col Hameed Ali North West
28. CG Immigation Kure Martin Abeshi North Central
29. SSA NASS Suleiman A. Kawu North Central
30. SSA NASS Ita S.J. Enang South South
31. MD NPA Habibu Abdulahi Kano North West
32. DG Budget Aliyu Gusau Zamfara North West
33. EFCC Madu Ibrahim North West
34. DG NOTAP Dan Azumi Mohammed North West
35. NIMC Engr. Aliyu M Aziz North Central
36. NDIC Umaru Ibrahim Kano North West
37. Federal Character Shettima Bukar Abba North East Borno
38. SA Social Protection, Maryam Uwais Kaduna, North West
39. Chairman NDLEA Muhammad Abdallah Adamawa, North East
40. MD NDDC Ibim Seminitari Rivers South South
41. PA New Media, Bashir Ahmed Kano, North West
42. NEITI Waziri Adio, Osun South West
42. DG SMEDAN Dr Dikko Umaru Raqqa. Katsina North West
43. DG NIMASA Dakuku Peterside Rivers South South
44. OPEC Sec Gen Mohammed Barkindo North West
45. DG NYSC Kazaure North West
46. Okoi Obono-obla SA Prosecution Cross River South South
47. Ahmed Jafaru CG Prisons Jigawa North West
48. Mohammed Babandede CG Immigration Jigawa North West
LET US ATTEMPT A TALLY OF THE LAST SET NUMBERED 1-48 ONLY.
North West 25
North East 9
North Central 4
South West 4
South South 6
South East 0
This is the full list of the Army Officers Compulsorily Retired by
Muhamma'du Buhari. They are 90% Southerners. It projects that Ethnic
and Regional cleansing continues:
Muhamma'du Buhari. They are 90% Southerners. It projects that Ethnic
and Regional cleansing continues:
Maj. Gen TC Ude (SE-)
Maj. Gen LC Ilo (SE)
Maj. Gen IN Ijoma (SE)
Maj. Gen O Ejimai (SE)
Maj. Gen PAT Akem (SS)
Maj. Gen ED Atewe (SS)
Maj. Gen Letam Wiwa -Younger brother of murdered Environmental Rights
activist and author, Ken Saro-Wiwa (SS) Maj. Gen FO Alli (SS) Maj. Gen
Mobolaji Koleoso (SW) Maj. Gen SD Aliyu (MB) Maj. Gen MY Ibrahim
activist and author, Ken Saro-Wiwa (SS) Maj. Gen FO Alli (SS) Maj. Gen
Mobolaji Koleoso (SW) Maj. Gen SD Aliyu (MB) Maj. Gen MY Ibrahim
Brig. Gen GO Agachi (SE)
Brig. Gen Okonkwo (SE)
Brig. Gen Ogidi (SS)
Brig. Gen Koko Essien (SS)
Brig. Gen PE Ekpeyong (SS)
Brig. Gen Bright Fiboinumama (SS)
Brig. Gen. M. Onoyiveta (SS)
Brig. Gen IMD Lawson (SS)
Brig. Gen Oyefesobi (SW)
Brig. Gen AI Onibasa (SW)
Brig. Gen Bashir Mormo (SS)
Brig. Gen AH Sa’ad (SS)-Former ADC to late President Musa Yar'adua
Brig. Gen MG Ali Brig. Gen LN Bello Brig. Gen D Abdusalam
Brig. Gen MG Ali Brig. Gen LN Bello Brig. Gen D Abdusalam
Col. CK Ukoha (SE)
Col. OU Nwankwo (SE)
Col. Nicholas Achinze -Dasuki’s ADC (SE) Col. Tonye F Minimah –Younger
brother of former Chief of Army Staff, LT. General Kenneth Minimah
(SS) Col. FD Kayode (SW) Col. Ojogbane Adegbe –ADC to former President
Goodluck Jonathan (MB) Col. Audu (MB) Col. DR Hassan Col. MA Suleiman
brother of former Chief of Army Staff, LT. General Kenneth Minimah
(SS) Col. FD Kayode (SW) Col. Ojogbane Adegbe –ADC to former President
Goodluck Jonathan (MB) Col. Audu (MB) Col. DR Hassan Col. MA Suleiman
Lt. Col GC Nyekwu (SS)
Lt. Col C Enechukwu (SE)
Lt. Col CO Amadi (SE)
Lt. Col Adimoha (SS)
Lt. Col OC Egemode (SS)
Lt. Col TE Arigbe (SW)
Lt. Col TO Oladuntoye (SW)
Lt. Col Baba Ochankpa (MB)
Lt. Col DB Dazang (MB)
Lt. Col A Mohammed
Lt. Col AS Mohammed
COALITION OF CHRISTIAN GROUPS
1. NATIONAL CHRISTIAN ELDERS FORUM (NCEF)
2. NIGERIAN CHRISTIAN GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP (NCGF)
3. THINK TANK FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST
4. CHRISTIAN LAWYERS FELLOWSHIP OF NIGERIA (CLASFON)
5. ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA (ACSIN)
6. STUDENTS CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT (SCM)
7. CHRISTIAN PROFESSIONALS FORUM (CPF)
8. MINISTERS PRAYER NETWORK (MPN)
9. INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN EMBASSY JERUSALEM (ICEJ)
10. NIGERIA EVANGELICAL MISSIONS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)
11. INTERNATIONAL PROPHETIC MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION (IPMA) (Inc.
Worldwide College of Bishops & Ministers, Africa, UK & USA)
Worldwide College of Bishops & Ministers, Africa, UK & USA)
12. INTERCESSORS WITHOUT WALLS (IWW)
13. WAILING WOMEN INTERNATIONAL (WWI)
14. FULL GOSPEL BUSINESSMEN FELLOWSHIP
15. NIGERIAN FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN STUDENTS (NIFES)
16. UNIVERSITY JOINT CAMPUS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (UJCM)
17. NIGERIAN CHRISTIAN CORPERS FELLOWSHIP (NCCF)
18. NIGERIA SUPREME COUNCIL FOR ECCLESIASTICAL AFFAIRS (NSCEA)
19. AFRICAN ASSOCIATION FOR ECCLESIASTICAL AFFAIRS (AAEA)
20. The Preacher (TP).
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