Bashir Ahmad, former media aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed the only circumstance under which he would consider supporting a Christian-Christian presidential ticket. Responding to an X user, Bashir stated that he would support such a ticket if his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), presents two Christians he believes are the best options for the country ¹ ² ³.
"If the political party I belong to presents two Christians whom I believe are the best options for the country, why not?" Bashir wrote.
This statement comes amid controversy surrounding the APC's 2022 Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, which sparked nationwide outrage, particularly among Christians. Despite protests, the ticket sailed through, with President Bola Tinubu and his vice, Kashim Shettima, winning the election ² ⁴.
Bashir's condition highlights the ongoing debate about religion and politics in Nigeria, with some arguing that faith should not influence electoral decisions. Others, like former Secretary of the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, warn that religion will play a significant role in future elections, citing the APC's Muslim-Muslim ticket as a divisive move ⁵.
