Nigeria Muslim Ticket Debate
4 articles from 1 country
Nigerian Christian leaders and politicians condemn remarks by an Islamic cleric who used the term "infidel" to describe Christians. The cleric's comments supported a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, sparking criticism for being divisive and potentially fueling religious tension.
CAN condemns Sheikh’s ‘infidel’ comment on Muslim-Muslim ticket
- Nigeria's Christian Association condemns a cleric's use of the word "infidel" to describe Christians while advocating for a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. - The Christian leader stated the cleric's remarks, made in the presence of governors, deepen religious tensions and reflect concerns about intolerance and dominance. - The association urged government action against inflammatory rhetoric,…
Kwankwaso slams cleric's comments on Muslim-Muslim tickets, calls them divisive
- Former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso criticized remarks by Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir supporting Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets. - Kwankwaso stated such divisive comments undermine…
Muslim-Muslim ticket: Lawyer warns cleric against fuelling religious tension
- A Nigerian human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, criticized an Islamic cleric's support for Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets, warning it could fuel religious tension. - Adeyanju argued that leadersh…
Fani-Kayode faults cleric over 'divisive' Muslim-Muslim ticket remarks
- Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode criticized remarks by Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Jingir regarding a Muslim-Muslim ticket. - Fani-Kayode described the cleric's comments as divisive and wa…
