APC Muslim-Muslim ticket: Cleric’s ‘infidels’ remark sparks condemnation
A cleric’s controversial ‘infidels’ remark while backing a Muslim-Muslim ticket for 2027 sparks widespread condemnation, deepening religious division fears Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-muslim-muslim-ticket-clerics-infidels-remark-sparks-condemnation/
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has criticized Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahya Jingir for his provocative comments supporting Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets, warning that such rhetoric could deepen religious divisions and threaten Nigeria's unity. Adeyanju said Jingir's remarks were divisive and urged religious leaders to promote peace and unity instead of sowing discord between Christians and Muslims.
He questioned whether the Muslim-Muslim ticket had improved Nigerians' lives or addressed issues like insecurity and unemployment. The cleric renewed his support for the ticket at an event attended by some All Progressives Congress governors, praising President Bola Tinubu for adopting the arrangement in the 2023 presidential election.
Jingir acknowledged opposition from Christians and other religious groups but defended his stance, questioning why campaigning for a Muslim-Muslim ticket was wrong. The 2023 presidential election saw the APC field Tinubu and Kashim Shettima as its presidential and vice-presidential candidates, leading to controversy over Nigeria's religious diversity in political representation.
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