2027: Most Christians are comfortable with Muslim-Muslim ticket – APC

Yilwatda made the assertion on Monday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he discussed Tinubu’s re-election bid and concerns over religious representation.

According to him, many Christians initially feared that having a Muslim president and vice-president would weaken their influence and prevent their concerns from receiving adequate attention.

“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.”

The APC chairman maintained that the concerns expressed by Christians over the religious composition of the presidency had been addressed under the Tinubu administration.

His remarks come as the ruling party prepares for the 2027 presidential election, with Tinubu seeking another term alongside Vice-President Kashim Shettima.

The Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket generated considerable controversy during the 2023 election, particularly among Christian groups that questioned its implications for religious balance and representation in government.