@first.rated.gist: “REJECT CHRISTIAN GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATES, ISLAM WILL SUFFER” — OYO APC LAWMAKER URGES MUSLIMS AHEAD OF 2027 An APC lawmaker in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Shittu, has sparked controversy after urging Muslims to reject political parties that field Christian candidates for governor in the 2027 election. Shittu, who represents Saki West State Constituency, called on Muslims to support Muslim candidates, particularly those presented by the APC. In a video circulating on social media, he said: “Any political party with a Christian guber candidate must not be voted for. If such a person is voted in, Islam would suffer.” In another part of the video, the lawmaker reportedly said: “Christians in government punish us because we are Muslims.” The comments have triggered reactions as political parties and aspirants intensify preparations for the 2027 Oyo State governorship election, with religion increasingly featuring in the succession debate. Governor Seyi Makinde has previously said religion should not determine his successor, maintaining that competence and loyalty to Oyo State should guide the choice. Source: Linda Ikeji Blog #FirstRatedGist #OyoPolitics #IbrahimShittu #2027Elections #FirstRatedGist

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