President Bola Tinubu is presently in a meeting with members of the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN) at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja. This development follows closely after Sheikh AbdurRasheed Hadiyyatullah, the President of SCSN, expressed regrets for supporting the Tinubu-Shettima same-faith ticket last year.
The meeting unfolds approximately 48 hours after Sheikh Hadiyyatullah, in an interview with journalists in Abuja, stirred controversy regarding the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 election. He lamented that the ticket, championed by President Bola Tinubu in the previous general election, has failed to meet expectations. According to him, the same-faith ticket has not yielded positive changes in the lives of Nigerians, including Muslims.
As of the time of filing this report, the specific agenda of the meeting has not been disclosed to the public. However, it is widely speculated that topics related to the economic and security situations in the country might be key points of discussion.
The meeting holds significance given the recent expressions of discontent from Sheikh Hadiyyatullah and the potential implications for political dynamics, especially within the context of the upcoming 2023 elections. The critique of the same-faith ticket suggests that there may be concerns within the religious and political circles regarding the effectiveness of the current leadership in addressing critical issues affecting the nation.
While the details of the deliberations remain undisclosed, it is expected that matters pertaining to the economic landscape and security challenges facing Nigeria could be focal points. The nation has grappled with various economic issues, including inflation and unemployment, as well as security concerns such as insurgency, banditry, and kidnapping.
The outcome of this meeting may have reverberations in the political landscape, influencing alliances and perceptions within both religious and political spheres. It underscores the complex interplay between faith, politics, and governance in Nigeria, particularly in the lead-up to a significant electoral season.
