Muslim-Muslim Ticket: He Shouldn’t Be Blamed for Extreme View — Gumi Defends Jingir
Gumi said Jingir should be excused for backing Muslim-Muslim tickets, arguing that religion should stay out of partisan politics.
- On Saturday, National Chairman of JIBWIS Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir defended the APC Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket at a Kano mass wedding, urging Muslims to continue supporting the arrangement ahead of 2027.
- Kaduna-Based Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi argued on Monday that Jingir should be 'excused' for his extreme views, claiming the Plateau-based cleric operates in an environment where Islam faces 'excessive bigotry'.
- The Plateau State chapter of Jama'atu Nasril Islam distanced itself from the comments, with JNI Plateau Publicity Secretary Gambo Hamza stating the organization neither endorsed nor authorized any statement supporting Jingir '100 per cent'.
- Former Kano State governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso denounced the remarks on Monday, urging leaders to promote unity rather than exploit religion to garner votes.
- Gumi warned that opposition parties also exploit religious sentiments for votes, urging leaders to keep religion out of what he described as Nigeria's 'dirty politics' to prevent polarization.
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NHRC demands Islamic cleric Sani Jingir's arrest over APC's Muslim-Muslim ticket remarks
The NHRC said Mr Jingir’s arrest will serve as an example to individuals who would want to exploit religion for political gain. The post NHRC demands Islamic cleric Sani Jingir’s arrest over APC’s Muslim-Muslim ticket remarks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria: 'Nigeria Not for Muslims Alone', TEKAN/ECWA Youths Tackle Jingir
JALINGO: The Youth Wing of the TEKAN/ECWA Fellowship has condemned a statement attributed to Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, describing the remarks contained in a viral video as divisive and capable of heightening religious tensions in the country.
Muslim-Muslim ticket: Ex-Imo gov candidate condemns cleric’s ‘infidels’ comment
Former Imo governorship candidate, Uche Nwosu, condemns Sheikh Sani Jingir’s ‘infidels’ comment, urging religious leaders to promote tolerance and unity am Read More: https://punchng.com/muslim-muslim-ticket-ex-imo-gov-candidate-condemns-clerics-infidels-comment/
Keep religion out of dirty politics, Gumi tells Jingir
From Mohammed I. Yaba (Kaduna), Sani I. Paki (Kano) & Ado A. Musa (Jos) Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Dr Ahmad Gumi, has called for religion to be kept out of partisan politics, saying religious sentiments should not be dragged into political contests in Nigeria. Gumi made the call in a post on his verified Facebook page on Monday while reacting to comments attributed to Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, National Chairman of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a Wa’i…
CAN condemns Sheikh's ‘infidel’ comment on Muslim-Muslim ticket
Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, Rev. John Hayab, has condemned the use of the word “infidel” by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sona Jingir, while canvassing support for Muslim-Muslim tickets.
Muslim-Muslim ticket: He shouldn’t be blamed for extreme view — Gumi defends Jingir
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has defended Sheikh Yahya Jingir over his controversial support for the continued adoption of Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections. Gumi said Jingir should be “excused” for his position, arguing that the Plateau-based cleric operates in an environment where Muslims face what he described as excessive religious bigotry. He made the remarks in a Facebook post on Monday while reac…
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