By Adeleye Kunle
Clarence Olafemi, a former governor of Kogi State, has criticized the Muslim-Muslim ticket of All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2023 elections.
In an interview with Track News, the APC chieftain described the Muslim-Muslim ticket as an insult to the Christian community’s sensibilities.
When asked if there was no Christian in the North capable of filling the position of vice president, Olafemi said he was not a part of the decision that resulted in the ticket.
The APC chieftain stated that while the Muslim-Muslim ticket worked in 1993, the situation was very different from what is happening today.
Regardless of the backlash that has followed the decision, Olafemi stated that he will continue to work for the success of the APC in the 2023 general election.
“Are you saying there are no Christians in the North capable of holding the position of Vice President?” he asked. It offends the Christian community’s sensibilities, in my opinion. I tried to see if anyone could persuade me because I was not a part of the decision that resulted in the tickets, but no one could.
“Even though it worked previously in 1993, the scenario was quite different from what is currently in play.” Nigeria has become so polarized that it requires a great deal of reconciliation and unity, which the same religious tickets cannot provide in a country with two major religions, Christianity and Islam.
“I believe that if we truly want peaceful coexistence in the country, we must demonstrate that we are doing everything possible to pacify all religions in order to bring about peace, and not otherwise.”
“However, as a party member, I will have no choice but to work for my party’s success at the polls.”
This article first appeared on Track News.
