Northern CAN: Tinubu’s administration inclusive despite Muslim-Muslim presidency

The northern leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says despite the Muslim-Muslim presidency, there is inclusiveness in President Bola Tinubu’s government.

Speaking after the association’s quarterly meeting on Saturday, Yakubu Pam, the chairman, said the association, however, still wishes the presidency to be shared between Christians and Muslims.

Pam also commended the government for “improving security” in the north.

“For me, the most important thing is a government that is inclusive and as far as they have done Muslim-Muslim ticket, we have also seen reasonable inclusiveness,” he said.

“But left for us, we will say yes, let’s have Christians in certain positions like Vice President and other positions to reflect our diversity. We know people desire to see that insecurity is addressed so that they can go about their normal daily activities without fear.

“This is already happening; we want the government to declare a complete state of emergency on the issue of insecurity. We may have a Christian there and killings may still be going on, but it is something we still pray for.”

Pam added that the association would still prefer a Christian as the vice president of the country.

“The presidency will be good to bring a Christian as number 2.  We will appreciate it, there is nothing wrong with that. Whatever way, the important thing is that insecurity should be tackled,” he said.