The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has claimed that most Christians consulted by the ruling party are comfortable with the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Yilwatda made the disclosure during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he addressed concerns about religious representation and possible marginalisation under the current administration.

According to him, the party had engaged several Christian groups and individuals, many of whom expressed satisfaction with the same-faith presidential ticket.

“Most Christians that we’ve engaged and we’ve spoken to them, they are very okay with the Muslim-Muslim ticket,” he said.

The APC chairman explained that the initial concern among Christians was that having two Muslims occupying the highest executive positions in the country could suppress their voices and limit their representation in government.

However, he argued that developments under Tinubu’s administration had shown that Christians continued to hold important positions and remained represented in governance.

Yilwatda, who is himself a Christian, cited his position as APC national chairman, alongside the appointments of other Christian political figures, as examples of inclusion.

He also dismissed allegations that Tinubu’s religious affiliation had resulted in discrimination or persecution of Christians during his three years in office.

The APC chairman further maintained that President Tinubu was physically capable of seeking re-election in 2027, rejecting concerns about the President’s health.

His comments come as the debate over religious balance, political representation and the APC’s decision to retain a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket continues to feature prominently in discussions ahead of the 2027 elections.

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