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Nigeria: Muslim-Muslim Ticket - Islamic Cleric Jingir's Remarks Trigger Political Backlash

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Islamic cleric Sheikh Jingir has faced political backlash in Nigeria following comments regarding the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. The remarks have drawn sharp criticism from political figures, including Femi Fani-Kayode, who accused the cleric of undermining the current administration.

Fani-Kayode publicly denounced the cleric’s statements, suggesting that the remarks have caused significant damage to the president and vice president. He further speculated that the cleric may be acting against the interests of the administration, highlighting the ongoing political sensitivity surrounding the religious composition of the executive leadership.

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