In an article titled “Do Tinubu And Shettima Present An Existential Threat To Christians?”, which was written by a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani Kayode popularly called FFK, he reacted to the statement of the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal that the Northern Christians are being oppressed because of the same religion presidential ticket proposed by the All Progressive Congress, APC.

FFK said he is fond of Dr. Babachir Lawal and respect him but differ in this assertion by him. He said what he said is not true, and dangerous to the unity of Nigeria. He said Nigerians should not see a Muslim/Muslim ticket but rather a Tinubu/Shettima ticket. He supports his claim by saying that they are both Nigerians before being a Muslim. So they should not be measured by their faith alone but their antecedents. He said,

“Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima, his running mate, may be Muslims but their faith does not define them. What defines them is their character, vision and ability to perform well in office and their commitment to a united, peaceful, fair, just, equitable and prosperous Nigeria.”