2027: Kwankwaso slams Islamic cleric’s comments, says Kano rejects divisive remarks
Rabiu Kwankwaso condemns Islamic cleric’s comments on Muslim-Muslim tickets for 2027, calling them divisive and against Kano’s stance. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-kwankwaso-islamic-clerics-comments-says-kano-rejects-divisive-remarks/
Former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso has strongly rebuked remarks made by Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir. Kwankwaso criticized the comments as divisive and undermining to national unity in a statement posted on his X account. The cleric's comments, made at an event in Kano, advocated for Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets ahead of the 2027 elections.
Kwankwaso emphasized that religious leaders, especially those with significant influence, have a duty to promote unity and reconciliation rather than deepen divisions. He expressed deep concern over the remarks, particularly given the stature and influence of Sheikh Jingir. Kwankwaso also stated that the people of Kano do not endorse or support the divisive remarks, calling on all political and religious leaders to uphold truth, foster unity, and advance reconciliation.
He further noted that Nigerians will use the 2027 general elections to assess the current administration's performance and decide on continuing it.
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