As far as the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, is concerned, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) now looks like a “supporter of APC” party.

Dogara, who spoke at a summit organised by APC Northern Christian Leaders in Abuja, yesterday, described as “hogwash” the argument that the choice of former governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, as the vice presidential candidate of the party was based on the consideration of competence rather than his religious leaning.

Speaking on the theme of the summit, ‘Righteousness Exalts A Nation, But Sin is a Reproach to Any People’, Dogara said notwithstanding his love for the party’s presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the argument that Christian votes would not count as that of the Muslims lacks any logical basis, noting that Nigerians irrespective of their religious leanings had ensured the emergence of former President Goodluck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo in the past.

He noted that it was unfortunate that the APC was no longer an inclusive political party.

Dogara maintained that the adoption of a Muslim-Muslim presidential and vice presidential ticket by the APC was capable of leading Nigeria to disintegration like Yugoslavia.

He reiterated his support for the Tinubu candidacy but stressed that the call for a Muslim-Christian ticket in the APC was aimed at entrenching justice, fairness and equity in Nigeria.

Recalling how he emerged Speaker of the 8th House of Representatives with the support of his Muslim colleagues, he faulted the notion held in certain quarters that Christians could not muster the votes to ensure victory for Tinubu at the presidential poll.

“Our national creed or motto if you like, is unity and faith, peace and progress. Embedded in this great idea is the fact that unity precedes peace and progress. The question therefore is: How do we unite our disparate peoples in a manner that ensures peace and progress? This is not the only question, it is every question.

“Of course, our strength is not in numbers but unity. You are not strong because you are many; you are strong because you are united. Nigeria cannot survive if we merely tolerate each other or if the happiness of one group is the unhappiness of the other group. But if we are united, we will be indomitable.

“And if all of us: Muslims, Christians, atheists, the old, the young, women and men work together and pray together in unity, believe me; we will be invincible. On the corollary, many are the Nations and Empires that could not withstand divisions.”

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, who chaired the summit, maintained that the Muslim-Muslim ticket was an extension of the exclusion of Christians from the scheme of things in the country.

Arguing that the measure would disrupt the peace and social development of the country, he insisted that the Muslim-Muslim ticket remains part of the subterranean plot to Islamise the country.

Babachir made a detailed reference to the marginalisation of Christians in the APC National Working Committee (NWC), Federal Executive Council (FEC), and state and federal owned institutions of learning in the country.

He, therefore, charged Christians not only in the North but the entire country not to be deceived the APC leadership on the Muslim-Muslim ticket since matters of religion could not be divulged from the politics of the country.

“We are not the ones that started this fight. APC started it. They should be ready to carry this cross. We are open to discussion with whoever wants to discuss with the Christian community in good faith,” he added.''

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ElSudani:
This is quite amusing coming from the former speaker of the house of representatives. What are the functions of the national assembly. Are we running a monarchy?
If the national assembly is powerless to stop a president from Islamizing or Christianizing the country perhaps we should be talking about rewriting the constitution rather than elections.

Mr. Dogara is obviously playing to the gallery.

Aldol:
Thrash
I am a Christian Islam'ic terrorist and my vote is for Tinubu
It's my choice and I am entitled to it

Aldol:
Thrash
I am a Christian and my vote is for Tinubu
It's my choice and I am entitled to it

daroz:

Guy shut up. If truly you are a Christian, you must be one of those jobless youth under Tinubu payroll of 30k per month, because all your posts is about Tinubu. You are not on nairaland for any other reason. You should be ashamed of yourself.

Grace001:
Ok na… APC and Tinubu choice of VP has made this coming election.

Christian vs Muslim.

I wonder who is going to campaign for Tinubu in all mega churches as politicians always do. He should avoid to talk about Agbado and cassava

It is not muslim and Christian issues, it is principle. Kwankwaso and Atiku are better muslim than Tinubu

Let’s see how it will play out

AlfaSeltzer:
nairaland sef

janjaweeed = ‘supporter of APC’

Born2Breed:
That's what they are.

supporter of APC
Boko Haram
Iswap


All in one. APC is a terrorist group.

floret23:
It is just clear to Northern APC christians.

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Aldol:

Floret23 is this how jobless you are? Lol so anyone supporting Tinubu is a Islam'ic terrorist? This ur mentality no be here o

floret23:
That is who you are but pretending christian to deceive yourself. Can you vote an Ibo-Ibo ticket?

Ibrahimmrfish:
Keep showing hatred for Muslims,this will make it very easy for them to vote APC.This type of hate is what pushed people to vote for Buhari,but it's clear that you people have a very short memory. You are not help Obi by posting this.

apache22b:
Tinubu is the only one who can Harmonize and Unite Nigeria again and this can be achieved only through a Muslim-Muslim ticket.
Nigerians be wise, don't lose this Golden opportunity.

Vote Tinubu , he's our only Messiah for us to move forward again as a Nation.

Peter Obi is a failure .

floret23:
That is who you are but pretending christian to deceive yourself. Can you vote an Ibo-Ibo ticket?