North Will Not Be Comfortable With Christian-Christian Ticket — APC Chieftain
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Farouk Aliyu, has said that the North would not be comfortable with a Christian-Christian presidential ticket, warning that such a combination could alienate Muslim voters in the region.
Aliyu made the statement while speaking on political permutations ahead of future elections, stressing that Nigeria’s religious diversity must be carefully considered in major political decisions.
According to him, the North is largely made up of both Muslims and Christians, but Muslims constitute a significant majority in the region, making religious balance a sensitive and important factor in ticket selection.
“A Christian-Christian ticket will not sit well with many people in the North. It will be seen as excluding Muslims and that can have serious political consequences,” Aliyu said.
He noted that Nigeria’s political history shows that religious and regional balance has often played a key role in fostering inclusion, stability and wider acceptance of political leadership across the country.
The APC chieftain cautioned political parties against ignoring these realities, adding that elections are ultimately about numbers, perception and trust.
Aliyu also urged political leaders to prioritise unity and inclusiveness, warning that decisions perceived as marginalising any major group could deepen divisions and affect voter turnout.
His comments come amid ongoing discussions and speculations within political circles over possible presidential ticket combinations ahead of future general elections.
