Cleric Urges Calm Over Muslim-Muslim Ticket Debate

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Prophet Chibueze Hazel Akwiwu, a Christian cleric, called on Nigerians to remain calm amid the renewed debate over a potential Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. Speaking in Owerri, Imo State, on Monday, Akwiwu responded to comments made by Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Jingir, whom he accused of being manipulated and described his statement as a “spirit of error.” Akwiwu asserted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not take office to pursue a religious agenda but to foster good governance and national development.

He urged Nigerians not to panic over the Muslim cleric's remarks, stating that previous attempts to undermine the Tinubu administration had failed and that the current controversy would similarly not derail it. Akwiwu advocated for peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims, asserting that Muslims are not a threat to governance.

He expressed his belief that Muslims would eventually embrace Christianity, citing biblical passages, and urged citizens to focus on unity and development ahead of the elections.