The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has urged political parties in the South West to field Muslim candidates in the 2027 gubernatorial elections, citing what it described as religious imbalance in the region’s political leadership. The group’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, made the call in a statement issued on Monday, August 25, 2025. MURIC noted that for the past six years, all six governors in the South West have been Christians, a situation it said has marginalized Muslims in governance and weakened inclusivity. “With the exception of…
MURIC calls for Muslim Governorship candidates in South West ahead of 2027 Elections
