A northern Muslim advocacy group has called on President Bola Tinubu to consider choosing a northern Christian as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election.
The group, Concerned Northern Muslim Ummah, made the call in a press statement issued on Sunday by its convener, Bala Duguri.
It said the appeal followed wide consultations across northern states with various Islamic organisations, aimed at forging a unified political direction ahead of 2027.
Duguri noted that the group’s decision stems from its support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which he described as yielding “positive results toward a greater Nigeria.”
Our group has undertaken wider consultations across the northern states with different Islamic organisations in a bid to speak with one voice over the political direction in the APC-led administration. The outcome is very encouraging,” Duguri said.
He emphasised that, based on their findings, there was a growing consensus that political equity and fairness demanded a religious balance in the 2027 ticket.
“We have carefully considered the present situation of our country, coupled with deep concern for the well-being of our people, in the spirit of fairness, equity, and justice,” he said.
