ASITU describes Muslim-Muslim ticket as unfair, calls for religious inclusiveness

By Ugochukwu Alaribe

UMUAHIA — The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the prospect of retaining a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, describing the arrangement as unfair and inconsistent with Nigeria’s religious diversity.

In a statement, the National President of ASITU, Chief Emeka Diwe, said another Muslim-Muslim ticket would undermine fairness, religious balance and inclusiveness in a multi-faith country like Nigeria.

Diwe argued that Nigeria’s religious diversity should be reflected in political leadership to promote a sense of belonging among adherents of different faiths.

According to him, political considerations should not override the need for inclusiveness and national unity.