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Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Sultan sa Marawi Asgar Sani (transcription of his speech at Conflict Management seminar)

(Sultan Sani graced the seminar-workshop on Conflict Management for Council of Elders of Moriatao sa Sultan sa Marawi (Descendants of Sultan sa Marawi) initiated by Reconciliatory Initiatives for Development Opportunities Inc (RIDO) at Villa Lacida, Linamon, Lanao del Norte last June 24-26, 2007)

He reckon his childhood days, in 1940s at Commonwealth time, that it was more peaceful than today. There were no kidnapping, crimes and violence. As a child he felt safe then. Today, farmers as producers of food have nothing to eat.

Asgar also called for electoral reform. Election, for him, destroys the political system of the government. He said that in other countries, flying voters are prevented by having a national ID system which serve as an identification of every electorate.

Sani also reaffirm the importance of Salsilah in tracing genealogy or family ties. This is a potent tool for conflict management and transformation. He challenged everyone to be effective parents at home by educating children of best values. Good values today are eroded. He also emphasized the importance of sending children to school but also challenge the state to perform its mandate and to fully support for the full development of children’s potential. He also encouraged Muslims to be faithful and to be of better understanding and relationship with Christians.