Muslim-Muslim ticket will plunge Nigeria into chaos, Kaduna PFN warns

Declares it barbaric, unacceptable
Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Kaduna State chapter, has said that the political leaders promoting the Muslim-Muslim ticket ahead of the 2023 elections want to polarise Nigeria further and plunge it into chaos.

Rising from an emergency meeting in Kaduna, yesterday, PFN leaders accused those involved of undermining the country’s unity.

The Chairman, Emmanuel Bako, stated: “I have noticed, with great dismay, the consistent disregard for our heterogeneous nature in Nigeria by our political players. This is done in the face of the increasing weakness of the bond of unity.

“It is not only against the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria but against God’s plan. The new trend of fielding party flag bearers from the same faith is not consistent with our federal system. It has the potency to polarise our beloved nation at this crucial moment that all true citizens are searching for unity.”

According to him, both Muslims and Christians are suffocating under the highest level of insecurity, leading to reduced life expectancy in Nigeria.

“Apart from this, the religious fault lines in the past seven years have been widened. The responsibility of all political parties at this moment should be on strengthening national integration and not otherwise.

“I see this as an irresponsible decision and a disregard for our diversity. I wish to state that it is not acceptable. It is obvious that the decision is taken to cover up for the failure of government and to also spite other religions,” he said

Bako called on all peace-loving citizens to reject the “evil pattern” that is gradually getting entrenched.

He stressed: “Let us unite and build a society on the basis of respect for everyone’s humanity. Muslims and Christians are affected by the economic hardship brought by poor leadership, and no one should be deceived by this. Therefore, I declare the Muslim-Muslim ticket barbaric and unacceptable. We shall not let it stand because it showcases our great nation in a bad light.

“I see 2023 as an opportunity to open up our nation to real political civilisation.”