Adeyanju Critiques Jingir's Muslim-Muslim Ticket Support

Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju condemned Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahya Jingir's comments supporting Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets, stating they could exacerbate religious tensions in Nigeria. Adeyanju described Jingir's remarks as divisive and urged religious leaders to promote peace in Nigeria's plural society.

He questioned the effectiveness of the Muslim-Muslim ticket in addressing national issues like insecurity and unemployment. Jingir made his remarks at an event attended by All Progressives Congress governors, including Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf and Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi.

He expressed unwavering support for the Muslim-Muslim ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections and praised President Bola Tinubu for adopting this arrangement in the 2023 presidential election. Jingir acknowledged opposition from Christians and other groups but defended his stance, questioning whether advocating for a Muslim-Muslim ticket was wrong and asserting his commitment to this political ideology.