Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said that electing to have a Muslim-Muslim or Christian-Christian ticket for the presidential and vice-presidential positions of Nigeria would be a dangerous move.
Chief
Obasanjo stated that the current security situation in the country
should guide political parties against choosing candidates of the same
religion to contest in the 2015 elections.
The former president said this in a statement made to journalists in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Sunday, October 26.
It reads:
“Sensitivity
is a necessary ingredient for enhancement of peace, security and
stability at this point in the political discourse and arrangement for
Nigeria and for encouraging confidence and trust.”
“It
will be insensitive to the point of absurdity for any leader or any
political party to be toying with Muslim- Muslim or Christian-Christian
ticket at this juncture.”
“Nigeria cannot
at this stage raise the spectre and fear of Islamisation or
Christianisation. The idea of proselytisation in any form is a grave
danger that must not be contemplated by any serious-minded politician at
this delicate situation in Nigeria, as this time is different from any
other time.”
“Therefore, disregarding the
fact that there are fears that need to be allayed at this point will
amount not only to insensitivity of the highest order but will also
amount to very bad politics indeed.”
Chief Obasanjo’s statement is believed to be a response to former military ruler and presidential aspirant, Muhammadu Buhari who stated that he is not opposed to a Muslim-Muslim ticket.
Buhari is allegedly seeking to choose the Governor of Lagos, Babatunde Raji Fashola, who is also a Muslim, as his running mate but the latter has denied the reports.
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