APC risks if northern Muslim dropped from ticket, says minister
Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, has cautioned the All Progressives Congress against removing a Northern Muslim from Bola Tinubu’s presidential ticket. She argued that such a move could jeopardize the party’s chances in the next general election, especially in the northern states. Musawa emphasized the importance of understanding northern political dynamics and warned that altering the current ticket could have serious consequences. She also dismissed claims that the opposition is strong enough to unseat the current administration.
Key takeaways
- Hannatu Musawa warned that dropping a Northern Muslim from the APC ticket could harm the party’s prospects in the next election.
- She stated that the political landscape in the North is deeply rooted and highly sophisticated, making ticket changes risky.
- Musawa described suggestions to reshuffle the ticket as politically naive and cautioned against underestimating the region’s influence.
- She said the opposition is fragmented and unlikely to unseat Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima.
- The minister reaffirmed the APC’s confidence in retaining power while welcoming a strong opposition for democratic growth.
