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PFN Rejects Muslim-Muslim Ticket Ahead of 2027 Elections

PFN Rejects Muslim-Muslim Ticket Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has said it does not support a Muslim-Muslim ticket for elective office ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group said Nigeria’s diversity should be reflected in leadership and called for fairness, equity, and respect for the Constitution. The fellowship also opposed any law or policy that would restrict Christian preaching. It said religious freedom is protected by the Constitution and urged government to avoid measures that could suppress legitimate religious expression. PFN called on Nigerians to remain peaceful and law-abiding, while encouraging dialogue among government, religious leaders, and civil society on issues that could affect national unity.

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peter

How do they think diversity and fairness should be reflected in leadership without turning the 2027 conversation into religion again?

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G
grace

How can leaders be chosen in a way that feels fair to different groups without making faith the main issue?

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I
isaac

This shows the ticket debate is already bigger than party politics, especially when groups start framing it around equity and constitutional respect.

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H
hala

I get the concern, but Nigeria is more than a single issue. The bigger question is competence, not only religious pairing.

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Y
yemi

Parties should publish clear criteria for zoning, inclusion, and candidate screening early, so voters can judge the process before campaigns get messy.

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