A former Aviation Minister and chieftain of All Progressive Congress, APC, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the Muslim-Muslim tickets presented to Nigerians by the ruling party for next year’s presidential election.
Recall that Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Presidential flag-bearer of the ruling party, APC, had unveiled the former Borno state governor, Kasim Shettima, a northern Muslim, in an elaborate event, weeks ago.
The development generated widespread criticisms, especially from the Christian southerners and northern APC Christians leaders, led by former Secretary to the Government of Nigeria, Babachir Lawal and a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Right Honourable Yakubu Dogara.
Reacting to the uproar that characterised the same faith ticket of the ruling party, Fani-Kayode assuaged the fears of Christians, saying they had nothing to be scared of.
He urged Nigerian Christians not to be afraid of Islamisation, and marginalization in the national scheme of things in the country as a result of the Muslim-Muslim tickets.
Fani-Kayode, In a post on his social media page cited examples of how Christian politicians dominated Southwest Nigeria and the Judiciary arm of the Nigerian government.
He said, “Till recently 4 of the 6 South West Governors were Muslim.
“Today all 6 are Christian (Oyetola is out) & EVERY Governor in the South is a Christian.
Again till recently the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and Federal High Court were headed by Muslims.
“Today ALL 3 are headed by Christians. FEAR NOT!”, He wrote