Yunusa Tanko, national coordinator of the Obidient Movement, says he dissociates himself from remarks attributed to Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Sani Jingir, including calls for a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. Tanko also rejects rhetoric that condemns Christians or frames politics around religious identity.
In statements reported by Nigerian outlets, Tanko says his position is based on peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, and equal citizenship regardless of religion or ethnicity. He argues that political choices should be guided by competence, character, and accountability rather than faith. Tanko further affirms support for the Peter Obi–Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket, presenting it as a platform for unity and progress.
The reports describe Jingir as praising President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 Muslim-Muslim ticket and urging Muslims to back similar arrangements ahead of the 2027 elections. Critics, according to the accounts, warn that such rhetoric could deepen religious divisions in Nigeria. While both stories focus on Tanko’s distancing and backing of Obi–Kwankwaso, they differ mainly in how they frame the attributed cleric’s specific remarks and the surrounding debate.
