Nasarawa governor hopes for Christian-Christian presidential ticket
Abdullahi Sule, the Governor of Nasarawa State, has expressed his wish for Nigeria to one day have a successful Christian-Christian presidential ticket. He believes such a ticket could win at the polls, just as Muslim-Muslim tickets have in the past. Sule addressed concerns about religious representation in politics and emphasized that competence should guide political choices. He also highlighted constitutional provisions on inclusiveness and federal character.
Key takeaways
- Abdullahi Sule stated his hope for a Christian-Christian presidential ticket to win in Nigeria.
- He dismissed claims that the APC’s Muslim-Muslim ticket excludes other religions.
- Sule referenced past Muslim-Muslim tickets, noting their electoral victories.
- He said his choice of a Christian deputy, Emmanuel Akabe, was based on competence, not religion.
- The governor cited constitutional sections on inclusiveness and ethnicity, clarifying they do not mention religion.
