{"id":393392,"date":"2026-08-24T17:03:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T17:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/393392\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T17:03:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T17:03:12","slug":"imam-yahaya-jingir-began-supporting-apc-muslim-muslim-ticket-after-receiving-n600-million-donation-from-tinubu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/393392\/","title":{"rendered":"Imam Yahaya Jingir began supporting APC Muslim-Muslim ticket after receiving N600 million donation from Tinubu"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plateau-based Islamic cleric, Yahaya Jingir, intensified his support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Muslim-Muslim ticket after receiving donations of N600 million from Ibrahim Masari, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu, and Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A viral video of Mr Masari,\u00a0an ally and SA on political affairs to Mr Tinubu, announcing the donation of\u00a0\u00a0\u20a6600 million by him and Mr Buni to Mr Jingir-led religious university project emerged on the internet on Monday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI, too, have given \u20a6300 million, and my brother, the Governor of Yobe State, has also given \u20a6300 million, bringing the total to \u20a6600 million. Give us the account details so we can transfer the money right now,\u201d Mr Masari said.<\/p>\n

In response to Mr Masari\u2019s donation at the event, the cleric doubled down on campaign for a Muslim-Muslim ticket.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, we are very grateful, and may Allah reward you. Let me stop here,\u201d Mr Jingir said, asking the crowd, \u201cis the name of the university the private purse of Alhaji Sani Yahaya Jingir?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI want education to be established so that both Muslims and Christians can be successful,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Chanting \u201cMuslim-Muslim\u201d in support of the same-faith ticket to close his remarks, Mr Jingir\u00a0said,\u00a0\u201cMay Allah bring peace to Nigeria and peace to the Muslim world. And for those who are saying we are cheating in the name of Islam, may Allah open their eyes and guide them to Islam.\u201d<\/p>\n

Though the cleric claimed the donations were not to him but for a university project, it has sparked reactions on social media.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you are following Yahaya Jingir to shout Muslim-Muslim ticket look at this video! N600 million,\u201d Imran Wakili, an X user said. \u201cAnd you still think removal of subsidy is for you and me!\u201d<\/p>\n

Another X user, @MBMoralpolice said, \u201cThe man is after his bank balances to say so seems fair but when one is announcing a 300M Naira donation to your purse somehow and you are eager to take the microphone away ahead of further donations announcement, I better ask?! How Much Are You Really Worth.\u201d<\/p>\n

@Aliyyyou said, \u201cReligious leaders have really got it wrong in this country. No respect, dignity or honor. Just power, money and fake faith. No difference from the politicians.\u201d<\/p>\n

About two weeks ago, Mr Jingir had announced support for Mr Tinubu\u2019s same faith ticket as Nigerians head for presidential election in 2027, sparking backlash.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am one of those who raise the flag of Islam. I am calling on people to come and let us do Muslim-Muslim again,\u201d Mr Jingir said.<\/p>\n

Charging Muslims to vote for Mr Tinubu\u2019s re-election based on the same-faith ticket to prove that Muslims outnumber Christians in Nigeria, Mr Jingir said, \u201cSo, here I am calling on you; please, everyone should get their votes ready. Let us show the world that those unbelievers who claim they outnumber us in Nigeria are lying.\u201d<\/p>\n

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