Fans of Big Brother Naija reality show have begun to criticise the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) over its call for the ban of the 2019 edition of the Big Brother Naija reality television show.

Many took to their Twitter handles to express their distaste over the incessant meddling of the Muslim group on “entertainment issues” adding that “religion is not a constitution for the rest of humanity”.

Some also warned MURIC not to portray themselves as an extremist organization because Nigeria is not an Islamic country.

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WuzupNaija reports that MURIC in a statement by its Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, labelled the reality show as ‘immoral, dangerous and bohemian’ and also wondered why the Ministry of Information and Culture and the National Orientation Agency are doing nothing over the show.

The Islamic group had called on President Muhammadu Buhari to stop the airing on the show and also asked Christians and Muslims to put their differences aside and unite against the “immoral” show.

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This is not the first time the group will be courting controversy over its stand on public discourse.

Recall that in 2018, MURIC called for a ban of Falz’s “This is Nigeria” hit single because the rapper used hijab wearing video vixens.

See comments:

I’m a Muslim and I don’t accept this call by MURIC to place a ban on #BBNaija this is not an Islamic country this is a secular state and they should be cautioned on any action or inaction that will portray them as an extremist organization. pic.twitter.com/hnlUxbRC6J

— Omo Ibadan (@iam_muyy) July 12, 2019

I’m a muslim, a very proud one to be exact, but the truth is that we have some very annoying conservative muslims like muric,this #BBNAIJA thing is a choice that’s why its being showed on dstv not local stations,ffs nigeria is not an islamic country so pipe the fuck down muric?

— Adeleke? (@sucre_ade) July 12, 2019

Like atimes I wonder if we are enlightened in this Nigeria, how can MURIC detect to people wat to watch or not, like are they doing my subscription for anyone, smh for Nigeria we are our own biggest enemy

— Iffiiy (@Iffiiy1) July 12, 2019

Prof Akintola MURIC #BBNaijia is a subscription base TV show and not a free to air TV show, something people are paying to watch. It’s like saying government should ban cigarette, alcohol, night club etc.
This is what happens when unwanted people assume unwanted positions.

— Gap-tooth O.G (@Dapo147) July 12, 2019

These MURIC people should channel their energy in the right place tbh. What happened to channeling that energy to those using the image of Islam to terrorize people?

There’s a reason why the BBNaija show is rated 18+ FGS

— HEADmaster (@Mr_Hardey) July 12, 2019

Biggie to HMs- “MURIC has said BbNaija should be banned, so pack your things the show is over”

Mercy to Biggie- “bring MURIC let me twerk for them”

MURIC: pic.twitter.com/kdMOOIDJmw

— kINg JOsHuA? (@adams_jfa) July 12, 2019

Increase the volume for MURIC to hear loud & clear. https://t.co/F81SAoOCeE

— King N●-N● ? (@Zaddy_nomso) July 12, 2019

I think MURIC has a point in saying #BBNaija should be banned. This is an issue of National emergency if you ask me.#BBNaija is not only distracting us from tackling Fulani herdsmen and corruption in Nigeria, it also infringes on the Religious right of some peace-loving Muslims

— Kelvin Odanz (@MrOdanz) July 12, 2019

MURIC please put your energy into stopping those killing in the name of ISLAM;

Let us know what you are doing by way of de-radicalization of Fundamentalists Muslims, What is your program for those displaced by Terrorists? etc.

— Omagbemi (@GeorgeKakayor) July 12, 2019

These Muslim ppl, their wahala too much .. na dem go talk if another person do em own music video say make dem ban am, now na to make dem ban BBNaija again? Another man’s hustle? What’s Muric problem sef? ??‍♂️ na force to watch BBN? ??‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/YOJv7e3pgI

— Oluwatidamilare??‍♂️ (@damilareoficial) July 12, 2019

Shame on you MUMURIC! #Muric #BBNAIJA pic.twitter.com/M58EkpECpO

— AMARACHI (@mimi_chimexx) July 12, 2019

This is big brother
MURIC,report to the diary room… #bbnaija #muric #buhari #BBNaija2019

Muric: pic.twitter.com/T2O7ZJ3k8s

— MAX??? ?? (@iam_maxido) July 12, 2019

You are screaming #BBNaija is bad!

I mean, you are not forced to watch it!

You have the damn remote in your hands..

Change the channel to your NatGeo Wild!

As for MURIC, lemme pause there…

— DJ FRiSKY (@DeejayFrisky) July 12, 2019

MURIC: federal government should stop big brother naija 2019 immediately.
BUHARI: pic.twitter.com/CRalsto5Aa

— ?Savage Dawg. (@I_dont_do_hoes) July 12, 2019

There are over 5 million out of school kids in Northern Nigeria.
Music:??

Herdsmen crisis claimed an estimated 300,000 lives since 2018
Muric: ??

Culture-backed child marriages are happening in Northern Nigeria
Muric: ??#BBNaija airs
Muric ? pic.twitter.com/XJlUu8PGcI

— Naija Class Captain (@NaijaClassCapt) July 12, 2019

MURIC MONTHLY MEETING pic.twitter.com/xohAv5ymdG

— X (@Nafisu11) July 12, 2019

Prof Ishaq Akintola is not bright.
This man is not bright at all.
Look at his head, it’s surely empty.
As a Yoruba person, I’m beyond ashamed, I’m mortified.
The institution dat made him a professor needs probing.

He disgraces MURIC, Muslims & Nigerians wit each breath he draws. pic.twitter.com/s1y8OIsqbW

— Adunni & her demons (@Adunni_Achebe) July 12, 2019

MURIC is very big, they have so many rich members, and Muslims have some really large uninhabited deserts in the world. How about if y’all extremists just pull your funds together and go build your own society there with your rules and all..key word ‘extremists’ pic.twitter.com/FPYSoOO7Hq

— MarK T (@Easyteeee) July 12, 2019