Fani-Kayode Condemns Sheikh Jingir’s Call for Muslim-Muslim Ticket in 2027

Sheikh Yahya Jingir has stirred controversy after urging Muslims to support Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking at an event attended by political figures, he said Muslims should obtain their Permanent Voter Cards and mobilise behind Muslim candidates. Jingir defended his position as religious advocacy and argued that Nigerians of other faiths were also free to support candidates of their choice. His comments, including remarks directed at non-Muslims, drew criticism online for being divisive in a multi-religious country. Femi Fani-Kayode described the cleric’s remarks as highly provocative and warned against extremist rhetoric. He said Nigeria is a secular, multi-religious country and that support for a Muslim-Muslim ticket should be based on candidates’ competence and electoral strength, not religion. The exchange has renewed debate over religion, representation and voter mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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