Muslim-Muslim ticket: Lawyer warns cleric against fuelling religious tension
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju condemns Sheikh Yahya Jingir’s support for the Muslim-Muslim ticket, warning it fuels religious tension and threatens Nig Read More: https://punchng.com/muslim-muslim-ticket-lawyer-warns-cleric-against-fuelling-religious-tension/
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has criticized Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahya Jingir for his support of Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets, warning that such rhetoric could deepen religious divisions and threaten Nigeria's unity. Adeyanju stated that Jingir's comments were divisive and urged religious leaders to promote peace and unity instead of sowing discord.
The lawyer emphasized that Nigeria is a plural society protected by its Constitution, urging religious leaders to respect this diversity rather than focusing on religious differences. Jingir, who supports the Muslim-Muslim ticket, praised President Bola Tinubu for adopting it in the 2023 election and called on others to join him in advocating for a similar arrangement.
Despite opposition from Christians and other religious groups, Jingir questioned whether campaigning for a Muslim-Muslim ticket was wrong, emphasizing that his stance was not to stop others from promoting their own agendas.
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