Jingir Says Muslim-Muslim Ticket Reflects Muslim Majority, Urges Political Influence

Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir has said the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket reflects what he considers a Muslim numerical majority in Nigeria. The JIBWIS Council of Ulama chairman has remained a vocal supporter of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. He said his support for the ticket was influenced by their shared Islamic faith. Jingir also urged Muslims to be firm in exercising their political influence, comments likely to renew debate over religion, representation and electoral politics in Nigeria.

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