An angry Nigerian Imam has spoken out strongly against President Bola Tinubu.
In a widely shared Video, the cleric spaeking in Hausa langauge openly regrets helping to push the controversial Muslim Muslim ticket that helped Tinubu win the 2023 election.
The Imam said while looking frustrated and disappointed: What kind of President is this. All your policies are for people to suffer. I am among the Clerics selected and paid to go convince people to vote for Muslim Muslim ticket and we did just that because we thought their intentions was pure.
He explained that religious leaders like him were carefully chosen and given money to travel around and persuade ordinary Muslims to support the same faith ticket of Tinubu and his running mate Kashim Shettima. At the time, the clerics believed the leaders had good and honest plans for the country, especially for the Muslim community in the north.
Now the Imam feels betrayed. He points out that everyday life has become much harder for ordinary people under this government. Prices of food, fuel, and other basic needs have shot up, making daily living painful for millions. Many in the north who voted based on faith now feel the promises have not been kept, and suffering continues to grow instead of getting better.
This public lament comes as more voices from the Muslim community express similar disappointment. Some Islamic scholars and groups have started to question the Muslim Muslim strategy that was used during the campaign to win strong support from northern voters. The Imam even warned that no religious leader should ask people to vote for Tinubu again in future elections if things do not change.
The video has spread quickly on social media, sparking fresh debates about religion in politics, broken trust, and the real impact of government policies on ordinary Nigerians. Many people watching the clip say it shows deep regret from those who once campaigned hard for the current leaders.
This story highlights how high expectations tied to the same faith ticket have turned into widespread frustration across parts of the country.
