Wole Olaoye's opinion piece critically examines the concept of "electoral infidels" and calls for introspection regarding religious divisiveness in Nigeria, mentioning calls for prosecution of Jingir and Fadahunsi.
Morning and evening news recaps from Nigeria cover a range of national stories, including calls for apologies, updates on football transfer prices, and investigations by the NDPC. These summaries provide a snapshot of the day's top headlines and ongoing developments across the country.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), and NDC Vice Presidential Candidate Kwankwaso have criticized Sheikh Jingir regarding the 2027 elections.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the Nigerian government to arrest and prosecute Sheikh Jingir for alleged hate speech related to the 2027 polls. An activist in Kaduna has also condemned Jingir's comments as un-Islamic.
The Youth Wing of the TEKAN/ECWA Fellowship in Nigeria has condemned a statement attributed to Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir. They described his remarks, made in a viral video, as divisive and capable of escalating religious tensions.
Former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode condemned comments by Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Jingir regarding a Muslim-Muslim ticket, calling them divisive and capable of escalating religious tensions in Nigeria.
Femi Fani-Kayode has called Sheikh Jingir’s advocacy for a continued Muslim-Muslim ticket “highly provocative,” warning against extremist rhetoric ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections.
Nigerian Vice-Presidential Candidate Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso has urged the Federal Government to address Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Yahaya-Jingir's recent anti-Christian remarks.
An Islamic cleric has publicly defended his stance on the Muslim-Muslim ticket, stating he has no regrets about his comments. He asserted that his statements were a reaction to prior events and suffering.
The Grassroots Mobilisation Network, a support group of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has urged Nigerians to reject divisive religious tickets, emphasizing that good governance and justice are paramount for the North.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the arrest of Islamic cleric Sani Jingir, stating that his remarks regarding the APC's Muslim-Muslim ticket exploit religion for political gain.
Remarks made by Islamic cleric Sheikh Jingir regarding the Muslim-Muslim ticket have sparked a political backlash. Critics suggest his comments have caused significant damage to President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has condemned Sheikh Yahya Jingir's public support for the Muslim-Muslim political ticket, cautioning that such endorsements could escalate religious tension and pose a threat to Nigeria's stability.
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has urged the Sultan of Sokoto and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to publicly caution Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir over his reported remarks, emphasizing the defense of peaceful coexistence.
Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, criticized the Nigerian Federal Government for its alleged silence on recent remarks attributed to Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, stating that Christianity would be in trouble if the comments were ignored.
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has asserted that recent remarks attributed to Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir regarding Nigeria's religious identity have validated concerns previously raised by their detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
Uche Nwosu, a former Imo governorship candidate, has condemned Sheikh Sani Jingir’s 'infidels' comment, urging religious leaders to promote tolerance and unity in the context of the Muslim-Muslim ticket issue.
Nigerian politicians are publicly debating the prospect of a Muslim-Muslim ticket for the 2027 elections, with Rabiu Kwankwaso rejecting calls for such a ticket and other figures dismissing opposition to it.
Nigerian human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has strongly condemned recent statements by Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahya Jingir, describing his rhetoric as divisive and a threat to national unity.