2027: MOST CHRISTIANS WE’VE ENGAGED ARE OKAY WITH MUSLIM-MUSLIM TICKET – YILWATDA

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has said that most Christians the party has engaged with are comfortable with the possibility of another Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Yilwatda's comments come amid continuing political discussions over the religious balance of the party's presidential ticket and concerns about inclusiveness in Nigeria's political system.

The APC adopted a Muslim-Muslim ticket in the 2023 presidential election, with President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima emerging as its candidates. The decision generated considerable debate, particularly among groups that argued that the country's religious diversity should be reflected in the nation's highest political offices.

However, Yilwatda's latest remarks suggest that the party believes its engagements with some Christian stakeholders have helped address concerns surrounding the arrangement.

The chairman's position is likely to remain a subject of political discussion as parties begin preparations for the 2027 elections. Religious representation, national unity and political inclusiveness are expected to feature prominently in conversations about the composition of presidential tickets.

His statement also raises questions about the extent of consultations conducted by the APC and whether the views expressed by those it has engaged reflect the broader opinions of Christian voters across the country.

As the election approaches, the party will face the task of convincing Nigerians that its political decisions can accommodate the country's diverse religious and cultural interests.