Jingir And Storm In A Teacup

Many social media platforms have been flooded with reactions to Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir’s comments on the same-faith presidential ticket of the All Progressives (APC) for 2027. The prominent cleric spoke during the state-sponsored mass wedding for 1,500 couples in Kano State, where he called on Muslims to rise and ensure the continuation of a Muslim-Muslim presidency to assert the numerical strength of Muslims in the country.  Jingir’s declaration, shared in a video clip, has sparked a torrent of reactions from various quarters, with some calling on the security forces to arrest the cleric as his statement could threaten the peace of the country.
With former governor of Kaduna State, ...