2027: Why Nigerians no longer talk about Muslim-Muslim ticket – Osita Okechukwu

A founding member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Osita Okechukwu, has said Nigerians are no longer focused on the controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim ticket, insisting that they are now more concerned about stomach infrastructure.

Speaking during an interview on Trust TV’s Sunday Politics programme, Okechukwu said the rising cost of living and economic hardship have become the major concerns of Nigerians.

“Nigerians are no longer talking about the Muslim-Muslim ticket; they are now talking about stomach infrastructure,” he said.

According to him, President Tinubu’s policies over the past three years have demonstrated that his administration is not driven by religious considerations.

“Tinubu has shown in the last three years that he is not making policies based on the Muslim-Muslim ticket or because he wants to favour Muslims,” Osita added.

He also urged President Tinubu to delegate more responsibilities to Vice President Kashim Shettima, particularly in the areas of economic management and national security.

Citing a recent report by the International Monetary Fund, IMF, which warned that rising prices of essential goods could worsen poverty and food insecurity in Nigeria despite improved macroeconomic stability, Osita argued that Shettima could play a greater role in addressing some of the country’s economic challenges.