Most Christians now comfortable with Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim ticket – APC chairman

APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda has claimed that most Christians engaged by the ruling party are now comfortable with President Bola Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, saying their earlier concerns about religious representation have been addressed.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has claimed that most Christians engaged by the ruling party now support President Bola Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday,as reported by PM News, Yilwatda said concerns about Christian representation under the Tinubu administration had been addressed.

“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.”

Yilwatda maintained that Christians initially feared losing influence under a Muslim president and vice-president but claimed their concerns were receiving attention.

His remarks come as Tinubu prepares to seek re-election alongside Vice-President Kashim Shettima.

The same-faith ticket attracted widespread criticism during the 2023 presidential election, particularly from Christian groups concerned about religious balance.

His claims were not supported by independent polling data.