Datti Baba-Ahmed Critiques Tinubu's Leadership Impact on Islam

Datti Baba-Ahmed, the national chairman of the People's Redemption Party (PRP), addressed concerns regarding the leadership under President Bola Tinubu, stating that Islam is facing reputational damage. He argued that the country, led by a Muslim government, should be associated with peace and justice.

Baba-Ahmed clarified that his comments were not intended to promote religious competition but to emphasize the necessity of sincere leadership that transcends religious identity. His remarks came amid ongoing national discussions about leadership standards in Nigeria.

Concurrently, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), led by Professor Ishaq Akintola, criticized the federal government for allegedly favoring Christians by allocating N2 billion for victims of violence in Plateau State while neglecting similar support for victims in predominantly Muslim states such as Borno, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Kwara. The controversy intensified with the announcement of a N25 billion church construction at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.