Vice presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 elections, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has condemned in strong terms comments by Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir that continued support for a Muslim-Muslim ticket
demonstrates that Muslims are numerically superior to Christians in Nigeria.In a statement posted on his verified Facebook page, the former Kano State governor said the people of Kano did not endorse or support what he described as divisive remarks.Jingir reportedly made the comments at an event in Kano last weekend attended by some All Progressives Congress (APC) governors, including Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf and Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi.In a video that went viral yesterday, Jingir urged Muslims to continue supporting the Muslim-Muslim ticket, arguing that doing so demonstrates that Muslims are more numerous than Christians in Nigeria. He was also reported to have urged Muslims to “show infidels their limit.”
Vice presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 elections, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has condemned in strong terms comments by Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir that continued support for a Muslim-Muslim ticket demonstrates that Muslims are numerically superior to Christians in Nigeria.
In a statement posted on his verified Facebook page, the former Kano State governor said the people of Kano did not endorse or support what he described as divisive remarks.
Jingir reportedly made the comments at an event in Kano last weekend attended by some All Progressives Congress (APC) governors, including Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf and Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi.
In a video that went viral yesterday, Jingir urged Muslims to continue supporting the Muslim-Muslim ticket, arguing that doing so demonstrates that Muslims are more numerous than Christians in Nigeria. He was also reported to have urged Muslims to “show infidels their limit.”
Reacting to the comments, Kwankwaso said: “I am deeply concerned by the comments made by Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir at an event in Kano this weekend.
“At this critical moment in our nation’s history, statements that promote division and disunity must be firmly discouraged. It is particularly troubling to hear such rhetoric from a religious leader of Sheikh Jingir’s stature and influence.
“Let it be clearly stated: the good people of Kano do not endorse or support these divisive remarks.
“Political and religious leaders alike carry a solemn responsibility to uphold truth, foster unity, and advance reconciliation. We must not lend our voices to utterances capable of undermining the very foundation of our nationhood.
“The 2027 general elections will be an opportunity for Nigerians to reward good governance with resounding support and to reject poor performance at the polls. This administration has earned the latter.”
