Most Christians we consulted accept Muslim-Muslim ticket — APC chairman

All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda has stated that most Christian constituents consulted by the party are satisfied with the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Yilwatda countered concerns that the religious composition of the presidency could marginalize Christians.

He clarified that initial fears of suppression were alleviated as Christians remained represented in the administration. Yilwatda dismissed worries that Bola Tinubu's religion had led to discrimination or persecution during his tenure, asserting that the President remained physically fit to seek re-election. He also defended Tinubu's occasional absence from campaign rallies, pointing out that the President's constitutional duties prevented him from attending every event.

Yilwatda defended Tinubu's economic reforms and denied allegations of orchestrating the internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress. He expressed confidence in Tinubu's victory over Atiku Abubakar in a free and fair election, attributing Atiku's 2023 performance to the PDP's structure rather than personal merit. Finally, Yilwatda defended the proposal for a N10 million reward for Local Government Councils that deliver their wards for Tinubu in 2027, clarifying that it was not a form of vote buying.