Paul Enenche, senior pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre has strongly reacted to recent comments by Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir concerning the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket and the religious balance in Nigeria.
Enenche made the declaration during a church service on Sunday August 16, 2026, in an apparent reaction to controversial remarks attributed to Islam cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, who recently voiced support for another Muslim-Muslim ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Enenche, who expressed strong displeasure over suggestions that Christianity was secondary to another faith, said the Christian community remained a major force in Nigeria and could not be taken for granted by political or religious leaders.
“I was away for the crusade this past week, and I heard from a friend what was going on, where I think an insane man came up to say that Christianity is subordinate to any other religion in this country”, Enenche said.
Enenche also challenged the claim that Muslims out number Christians in Nigeria, calling for a credible national census that includes religious affiliation so the country can establish the actual figures.
He added that on political group or religious faction could reduce Christianity to a secondary position.
“Christianity is not secondary, and no group of religious fanatics will ever make it secondary. Not you, not any political group of people will ever make Christianity secondary to any other religion”, he declared.
The cleric urged those who doubted the strength of Christianity in Nigeria to look beyond their immediate surroundings, insisting that Christians were present in large numbers across the country.
“There is no part of Nigeria where Christians don’t exist en masse”, he said.
He questioned why security agencies had not invited Jingir over comments he considered capable of provoking religious tension and violence, urging authorities to act against such statements that could threaten national peace.
In a particular strong reaction, Enenche said people who make such provocative statements should be called to order, adding that the government should intervene rather than allow inflammatory remarks to go unchecked.
He called on political and religious leaders to exercise restraint and responsibility in their public pronouncements, warning that careless remarks could threaten national peace and stability.
The controversy follows Jingir’s advocacy for the continuation of a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 election and his comments about the numerical strength of Muslims and Christians in Nigeria. Jingir has reportedly maintained his position and said he has no regrets about his remarks.
-9News Nigeria.
