Nigerians Want Justice, Not Religious Ticket In 2027 - Adebayo
Prince Adewole Adebayo, presidential candidate for the Social Democratic Party, argues that Nigerians are prioritizing justice and competence over religious identity in the 2027 elections. He claims that the current administration's religious ticket was a political ploy that failed to deliver, and that voters are now disillusioned with identity-based politics.
Why it matters
This reflects the shifting political discourse in Nigeria as citizens demand better governance over sectarian representation.
Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has said Nigerians have rejected religious politics and are demanding justice and competence ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, Adebayo stressed that the President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima pairing failed to deliver on the promise.
“There is nothing like the Muslim-Muslim ticket. Even when the contraption was brought up four years ago, I was in Kano and I was asked the same question while meeting with the Ulamas. I told them that if you are hoping for a Muslim-Muslim ticket with President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima, you will be lucky to even have a single Muslim out of the two,” he said.
The SDP leader said Islamic jurisprudence prioritises justice over the personal faith of a leader, and that this is what most Nigerians are asking for.
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