As political realignments gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general election, growing opposition from several northern groups to the possibility of the All Progressives Congress (APC) retaining a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket is emerging as one of the party’s biggest political challenges, with analysts warning that the controversy could influence voting patterns, deepen religious divisions and reshape Nigeria’s electoral landscape.
The renewed debate follows calls by the Northern Ethnic Nationality Forum (NENF) and other Christian-based northern organisations urging President Bola Tinubu and the APC to adopt a more religiously balanced ticket if the party hopes to retain broad national support. The groups argue that while the Muslim-Muslim ticket secured victory in 2023, repeating the strategy could prove politically costly in 2027.
The NENF, led by Dominic Alancha, said national unity, justice and electoral viability demand a ticket that reflects Nigeria’s religious diversity. The forum warned that another same-faith ticket could weaken
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