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In a significant political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, more than 500 Islamic scholars have publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term. This endorsement took place during a national symposium organized by the Jama'atu Izalatil Bid'ah Wa Iqamatis-Sunnah (JIBWIS) in Jos, Plateau State, where Deputy Senate President Jibril Barau was in attendance.
The symposium, themed "Enhanced Political Participation and Social Justice as a Panacea for Unity and Development in Nigeria," attracted a diverse group of participants, including governors from Kano, Sokoto, Yobe, and Jigawa States, as well as senior federal officials and prominent Islamic clerics. JIBWIS National President Sheikh Muhammad Sani Yahaya Jingir hosted the event, which emphasized the importance of integrity and competence in political participation.
In a communiqué released at the end of the gathering, JIBWIS expressed its commitment to support any political position adopted by its Ulama'u Council chairman, Sheikh Jingir, which may include backing a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. This stance has raised eyebrows within the political landscape, as discussions around religious representation in governance continue to be a contentious issue in Nigeria.
The symposium also served as a platform to address pressing security concerns affecting the nation. Participants voiced their worries over the ongoing threats of terrorism, banditry, and communal violence. While acknowledging the efforts of the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies, the scholars urged the government to enhance intelligence gathering and improve coordination among security agencies. They also called for better training and equipment for security personnel to effectively combat these challenges.
In addition to security issues, the symposium highlighted the need for political parties to prioritize internal democracy and focus their campaigns on substantive policy issues. JIBWIS cautioned against the use of divisive rhetoric that could further polarize the electorate in the run-up to the elections.
This endorsement of Tinubu comes as the All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares for the upcoming elections, with the party recently unveiling a 108-member presidential campaign council, led by Tinubu himself. Abdulaziz Yari, the senator representing Zamfara West, has been appointed as the director-general of the campaign council, calling on all party members and supporters to rally behind Tinubu's re-election bid.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, the endorsement from JIBWIS signifies a strategic alignment that could influence voter sentiment in the lead-up to the elections.
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In a communiqué released at the end of the gathering, JIBWIS expressed its commitment to support any political position adopted by its Ulama'u Council chairman, Sheikh Jingir, which may include backing a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. This stance has raised eyebrows within the political landscape, as discussions around religious representation in governance continue to be a contentious issue in Nigeria.

The symposium also served as a platform to address pressing security concerns affecting the nation. Participants voiced their worries over the ongoing threats of terrorism, banditry, and communal violence. While acknowledging the efforts of the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies, the scholars urged the government to enhance intelligence gathering and improve coordination among security agencies. They also called for better training and equipment for security personnel to effectively combat these challenges.

In addition to security issues, the symposium highlighted the need for political parties to prioritize internal democracy and focus their campaigns on substantive policy issues. JIBWIS cautioned against the use of divisive rhetoric that could further polarize the electorate in the run-up to the elections.

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In a communiqué released at the end of the gathering, JIBWIS expressed its commitment to support any political position adopted by its Ulama'u Council chairman, Sheikh Jingir, which may include backing a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. This stance has raised eyebrows within the political landscap