Chief Sylvester O. Dimunah, the vice-chairman of the Council of Village Heads in Imo State, has been converted to Islam.
The traditional ruler, whose name now is Musa Dimunah, said that the truthful nature of the religion is the reason why he made the switch.
He
revealed that the good character of Malam Ibrahim Biobonlomije, the
former secretary of the council and the executive secretary of Justice
Mamman Nasir Islamic Centre for Peace and Research, influenced his
decision to embrace Islam.
"I did not accept Islam, I only revert
to the religion that our forefathers practice and the universal religion
of humanity. I’m impressed by the good nature of Muslims’ love for
everybody and hatred for none apart from the way they revere Allah and
all the Prophets without discrimination," he said, adding, "I am also
impressed by the brotherhood and mutual respect for each other and other
members of the community."
He however insisted there was no pressure to change his name after he became a Muslim.
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