Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Sunday condemned the All Progressives Congress (APC) decision to field a Muslim-Muslim ticket next year, IgbereTV reports
The APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, had earlier on Sunday announced the former Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima, as his running mate after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina.
In a statement issued by the Special Assistant, Media, and Communications, to the CAN President, Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, CAN said the situation in the country now was not suitable for a Muslim-Muslim ticket.
He said it was left for Nigerians to accept or reject the Muslim/Muslim candidature of the APC.
The statement read: “The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has stated it clearly that the situation in the country now is not suitable for a Muslim-Muslim ticket.
“It is up to Nigerians to accept or reject. Today’s Nigeria is not the same as when Nigerians voted for the Abiola-Kingibe ticket which was eventually annulled. Our prayers are with Nigeria and Nigerians.”
