APC National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda urges Christians and Muslims to avoid violence as Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 general election. Speaking at the Muslim World League (JIBWIS) International Security Conference themed “Advancing Peaceful Coexistence,” he says violence harms Nigerians without considering a person’s faith.
Yilwatda cautions that violent acts undermine homes, dignity and social cohesion, and therefore calls for unity and peace across religious lines. He describes personal experiences to underline coexistence, including growing up with a Muslim chief imam as a close family friend and having Muslim relatives while identifying as a Christian.
Across the two reports, both outlets present the same core message from Yilwatda: Nigerians of different faiths must live together peacefully, and violence is portrayed as indiscriminate in its effects. The reporting focuses on his warning and the context of interfaith security and coexistence, rather than on specific incidents or named perpetrators.
