2027: 1000 Islamic clerics ask Tinubu to withdraw from race
More than 1000 Islamic clerics have asked President Bola Tinubu not to contest in 2027. The clerics, in a communique after a meeting in Kano, said the poor state of the economy and insecurity have made life hard for Nigerians. The meeting was tagged ‘An Assessment of the State of the Nation under President Tinubu […] 2027: 1000 Islamic clerics ask Tinubu to withdraw from race
In a communique following a meeting in Kano, over 1,000 Islamic clerics have urged President Bola Tinubu not to run for re-election in the 2027 general elections. The clerics expressed deep concern over the deteriorating economic situation and rising insecurity in Nigeria, which have exacerbated the hardships faced by ordinary Nigerians.
They criticized the government's policies, including the removal of fuel subsidies, floating of the naira, increased electricity tariffs, and tax reforms, arguing that these measures have only intensified the suffering of the populace. The clerics' stance contrasts with endorsements previously received by Tinubu from two Islamic groups, JIBWIS and the Qadiriyya Sufi sect.
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