The Christian Social Movement of Nigeria (CSMN) has urged Nigerian voters to reject the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket in the 2027 general elections, saying the arrangement deepens religious imbalance, suspicion and anxiety in the country.

The group also warned that the 2027 elections could become a coronation of a predetermined candidate if Christians and other Nigerians fail to unite and participate actively in the political process.

CSMN made the position known in resolutions issued after its 2026 Annual General Assembly, held virtually with the theme,”Towards 2027: Election or Coronation?”

The assembly featured presentations by the President of the Middle Belt Forum, Dr Bitrus Pogu, and the General Secretary of the Western Region of Nigeria Movement, Dr Akin Fapohunda.

The meeting was also addressed by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of CSMN, Dr Samuel Danjuma Gani, CON, and the Chairman of its Governing Council, Elder Sunday Oibe.

In its resolutions signed by signed by CEO/Executive Secretary of CSMN Bosun Emmanuel, the organisation said the retention of the Muslim-Muslim ticket by the administration of President Bola Tinubu in a multi-religious country was condemnable, arguing that it heightened concerns over religious representation.

CSMN said the ticket could send a wrong signal to the international community that Nigeria was a Muslim country, which it said was not the case.

“Therefore, the Assembly urged all Christians to resist this signal at the polls by mobilising to support a religiously balanced presidential ticket,” the statement said.

The group called on all Christian organisations and leaders to work together with the CSMN to develop what it described as a “Christian political consensus project” ahead of the 2027 elections.

It also urged Christians to collaborate with ethnic nationalities in demanding a return to the 1963 Republican Constitution or the development of a new people-oriented Constitution.

According to the organisation, the 1999 Constitution, which it described as a military Constitution, was neither negotiated nor approved by Nigerians and should therefore be replaced.

The CSMN expressed concern over the security situation in the country, particularly the killings and other atrocities attributed to Islamist extremists.

It called on the Federal Government to acknowledge the gravity of the killings and alleged persecution of Christians in affected communities, while taking decisive measures to protect all Nigerians irrespective of their faith.

The organisation also criticised what it described as the unconstitutional capture and undue control of key government institutions by the ruling political party.

It said such interference undermined the rule of law, weakened public confidence in state institutions and threatened the credibility of the electoral process.

CSMN consequently called on the international community to pay close attention to the 2027 elections and support efforts to ensure that the polls were free, fair and credible.

It warned that any further political upheaval in Nigeria could have consequences beyond the country, with possible ripple effects across the West African sub-region, Europe and the United States.

The group urged all Christians to actively participate in the electoral process and vote in defence of democracy.

It called on Christian leaders and leaders of ethnic nationalities to seek a meeting with President Tinubu to present concerns relating to security, citizens’ welfare and constitutional reform.

The organisation further appealed to Christians to provide financial support for Christian advocacy groups, saying inadequate funding could affect preparations for the 2027 elections.