APC chairman claims most Christians are comfortable with Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim ticket ahead of 2027

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has claimed that most Christians consulted by the party are satisfied with the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Yilwatda said Christians who initially feared the arrangement could silence their voices now believe their concerns are being addressed.

“Most Christians that we’ve engaged and we’ve spoken to them, they are very okay with the Muslim-Muslim ticket,” he said.

“The thought and the fear of most Christians was that the Muslim-Muslim ticket may suppress their voices, but their voices are heard loud and clear now.”

He also dismissed concerns that Tinubu’s religious background had exposed Christians to discrimination or persecution since he assumed office in May 2023.

Addressing questions about the President’s health and his ability to seek re-election in 2027, the APC chairman maintained that Tinubu was physically capable of contesting for a second term.

Yilwatda also defended the President’s absence from some campaign rallies, arguing that his constitutional responsibilities would not permit him to attend every party engagement.