FFK fumes as Islamic scholar says those against Muslim-Muslim ticket should leave Nigeria
Nigerian ambassador to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has rejected claims by an Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yahaya Jingir, that Nigeria is a Muslim country. In a viral video, Sheikh Jingir, who was preaching to Muslims at an event, said “if you don’t want to accept a Muslim-Muslim ticket, you should leave Nigeria because it belongs to […] FFK fumes as Islamic scholar says those against Muslim-Muslim…
FFK expresses displeasure as Islamic cleric urges Muslims to leave Nigeria
Nigerian ambassador to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has vehemently rejected claims made by an Islamic scholar that Nigeria is a Muslim nation. In a viral video, Sheikh Yahaya Jingir asserted during a sermon that anyone who disapproves of a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket should depart the country, claiming it belongs to Muslims. This statement has sparked widespread criticism from Christians who dispute the notion.
Reacting to the controversy, Fani-Kayode issued a statement via his official X account, deeming the scholar's remarks both unhelpful and provocative. He emphasized that Nigeria cannot be classified as a Muslim or Christian country, given its status as a secular and multi-religious state with an equal distribution of Christians and Muslims.
Fani-Kayode stressed that President Bola Tinubu’s proposed Muslim/Muslim ticket for the 2027 presidential election has garnered support due to the candidates' qualifications and electoral prowess, rather than their religious affiliations. He added that it is possible to have a Christian/Christian ticket in the future, as God can achieve anything.
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