Kwankwaso Tackles Jingir over Renewed Call for Muslim-Muslim Ticket Ahead 2027
• I stand by my words, says cleric •Listen to bishops, stop attacks on clerics, Kwankwaso National Network tells Tinubu •Says bishops echoed pains of millions, urges dialogue not confrontation
Vice presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso has criticized Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir for advocating a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. Kwankwaso described the remarks as divisive and detrimental to national unity. He emphasized that Kano people do not support narratives that polarize the country along religious lines and that political and religious leaders should promote peace and reconciliation.
Meanwhile, Sheikh Jingir maintained his stance, stating that he stands by his position advocating for Muslim-Muslim tickets. He defended his support, citing historical marginalization of Muslims and disparities in electoral representation. The Kwankwaso National Network (KNN) called on President Bola Tinubu to heed the message of Catholic Bishops instead of allowing aides to attack them, urging for constructive dialogue instead of verbal attacks.
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