“Nigeria Is a Muslim Country”- Cleric Under Fire After Calling Christians ‘Infidels’ at Kano Wedding Ceremony.
A prominent Islamic cleric faces widespread condemnation after labeling Christians as “infidels” during a state-sponsored mass wedding in Kano, sparking concerns over religious tensions in Nigeria.
Sheikh Yahaya Jingir has ignited a firestorm of criticism following his address at a mass wedding ceremony in Kano State, where he reportedly referred to Christians as “infidels.” The event, which brought together 1,500 couples, took a controversial turn when the cleric used the platform to deliver a political and religious message that many have since described as inflammatory.
During his sermon, Sheikh Jingir urged attendees to prepare their votes and push back against what he claimed were false assertions by non-Muslims about their numerical strength. He declared Nigeria a Muslim country and insisted that the Muslim-Muslim ticket that brought President Bola Tinubu to power must continue. According to the cleric, those who cannot accept this arrangement should consider leaving the country.
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Here is part of his preaching:
“𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘, 𝗜 𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗦. 𝗟𝗘𝗧 𝗨𝗦 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗟𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗬 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗡𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗨𝗦. 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗥 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗜. 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔 𝗜𝗦 𝗔 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗠 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗙 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧 𝗔 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗠-𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗠 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧, 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗜𝗧 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗨𝗦. 𝗜𝗙 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗠-𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗠 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧, 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗬 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡 𝗨𝗦. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗪𝗘 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗠-𝗠𝗨𝗦L𝗜𝗠 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗨𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗗𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗗.” He said.
The speech has drawn sharp reactions from various quarters, with many Nigerians calling for the cleric’s arrest. Critics argue that his statements constitute incitement and could worsen religious tensions in a country already grappling with divisions along faith lines. Nigeria operates as a secular state where citizens are constitutionally guaranteed the right to practice their chosen religion.
The controversy erupted during what was meant to be a celebratory occasion. The Kano State Government had sponsored a wedding ceremony for 1,500 couples, investing approximately ₦1.5 billion to support low-income residents in tying the knot.
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Sheikh Jingir’s message went beyond religious admonition, taking a political turn as he referenced the Muslim-Muslim ticket that brought President Bola Tinubu to power. He argued that this political arrangement demonstrated Muslim dominance and insisted it must continue, framing it as essential to maintaining what he called their superiority.
The reactions to Sheikh Jingir’s comments reflect Nigeria’s sensitive religious dynamics. With a population roughly divided between Muslims and Christians, the country has a history of religious tensions that sometimes erupt into violence.
The cleric’s assertion that Nigeria is a Muslim country contradicts the nation’s constitutional status as a secular state that accommodates multiple faiths. His call for those who disagree to leave the country has been particularly troubling to many Nigerians who view it as exclusionary and divisive.
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Some commentators have suggested that statements like these could have consequences beyond political discourse, potentially affecting the social fabric of communities where Muslims and Christians have coexisted for generations.
As news of the remarks spread, voices from across Nigeria’s religious and political spectrum have called for action. Many argue that Sheikh Jingir should face questioning over his comments, which they believe threaten national unity.
The situation poses a test for Nigerian authorities, who must balance freedom of religious expression against the need to maintain public order and prevent incitement.
The government has yet to make an official statement on whether any action will be taken against the cleric.
“Nigeria Is a Muslim Country”- Cleric Under Fire After Calling Christians ‘Infidels’ at Kano Wedding Ceremony.
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