08 July 2011

Islamic banking, instrument of oppression

.... Okoh, who spoke to newsmen, yesterday .... said it was a follow up to demands by Boko Haram for the application of Sharia all over the country.

He said: “In 10 years from now, it would have grown and matured to what it is intended to be- a religious oppressive instrument and tool for social coercion of the poor to convert to Islam. It is heavily skewed to put other non-interest banking at disadvantage. [Vanguard] Read more [via National Secular Society]