The article discusses the historical context of religious and ethnic divisions in Kaduna State, arguing that the crisis predates the tenure of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. It references the 2000 Sharia crisis, which occurred under Governor Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, and notes that the implementation of Sharia law led to the relocation of businesses from predominantly Muslim areas to other parts of the state. The piece suggests that these events have had a lasting impact on Kaduna's political and social landscape.
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