Popular Islamic cleric Sheikh Muhammad Sani Yahaya Jingir, leader of the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a Wa’ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), has pledges support for a Muslim-Muslim presidential and vice-presidential ticket in Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
Sheikh Jingir emphasized that he would not support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu If Vice President Kashim Shettima is dropped from the ticket, underlining his commitment to maintaining the current religious pairing.
He further stated that he and his followers will continue to pray for and support a Muslim-Muslim ticket in the upcoming election.
The issue of religious balance in political tickets remains sensitive in Nigeria, where voters often expect presidential ticket to reflect the country’s religious diversity.
Sheikh Jingir’s endorsement could influence public opinion, particularly among Muslim communities, ahead of 2027 elections.
-9News Nigeria.
