The Coordinator of the Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) of the Catholic Diocese of Yola, Fr. Maurice Kwairanga, has raised the alarm over alleged cases of faith-based discrimination by landlords in parts of Adamawa State, warning that the practice poses a threat to peaceful coexistence and social harmony.
Fr. Kwairanga, on Tuesday, described the reports of landlords rejecting prospective tenants on religious grounds as troubling and morally unacceptable.
The priest said that using religion as a criterion for access to necessities such as housing undermines unity and mutual respect in a society defined by religious and cultural diversity.
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He noted that while the constitution expressly prohibits discrimination based on religion or ethnicity, enforcement remains weak in private housing arrangements, where landlords often act without adequate oversight.
The priest alleged that some prospective tenants are reportedly questioned about their religious affiliation and denied accommodation despite meeting the financial requirements.
The priest warned that if left unchecked, such practices could deepen divisions and create long-term social tensions, urging stakeholders to promote fairness, tolerance, and respect in housing transactions.
