Oyo Lawmaker Faces Backlash Over Call to Reject Christian Candidates
A controversy has followed remarks attributed to Hon. Shittu Ibraheem of Saki West, who reportedly urged Muslim voters in Oyo State not to support parties fielding Christian candidates. Critics described the comments as divisive and said candidates should be judged by their policies, records and competence rather than religion. They also noted that religious representation has varied across Oyo politics. The claims of discrimination against Muslims and the alleged sidelining of Islam were not independently verified. The remarks may intensify debate over religion and voter mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.
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