October 26, 2014 – Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo today warned the All Progressive Congress (APC) against alleged plans to field a Muslim as President and Vice President respectively in the 2015 general elections.
In a press statement, the former president described the allegation as dangerous and insensitivity of the highest order, adding that it will also amount to very bad politics.
“Sensitivity is a necessary ingredient for enhancement of peace, security and stability at this point in the political discourse and arrangement for Nigeria and for encouraging confidence and trust.
“It will be insensitive to the point of absurdity for any leader or any political party to be toying with Muslim-Muslim or Christian-Christian ticket at this juncture.
” Nigeria cannot at this stage raise the spectre and fear of Islamization or Christianization. The idea of proselytization in any form is a grave danger that must not be contemplated by any serious -minded politician at this delicate situation in Nigeria, as this time is different from any other time.
“Therefore, disregarding the fact that there are fears that need to be allayed at this point will amount not only to insensitivity of the highest order but will also amount to very bad politics indeed”, the former president said in a statement.
