No fewer than 10,000 Christians drawn across the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory on Monday, said President Bola Tinubu surprised Nigerians with the appointment of Christians into key positions, despite the Muslim-Muslim ticket adopted by his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Under the aegis of the All Christian Youths in Northern Nigeria (ACYNN), the group applauded the President for including Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other Christians in his government.
The group also held a solidarity walk to congratulate the president for on victory at the tribunal and inclusive government.
In a letter co-signed by its national president, Dominic Alancha, and four others, the group said Tinubu surprised Christians with his appointments, especially after many expressed reservations over the Muslim-Muslim ticket.
The group said it was particularly pleased with the choice of Musa to lead the Armed Forces, being a Christian from Kaduna who understood the impact of insecurity in the state and other parts.
According to him, the appointments were a testament to Tinubu’s incredible leadership style, centered on ingenuity and inclusiveness.
“We have been profoundly impressed by your administration’s extraordinary efforts in appointing Northern Christians to pivotal political roles. This signifies a significant step towards inclusivity, granting a voice to marginalised, neglected, and often forgotten Christian minorities in Northern Nigeria especially those from the Middle-belt,” the group said.
“At a point, we questioned whether we were recognised as Nigerian citizens with a stake in our beloved country at all. However, your swift and unprecedented appointments, such as naming His Excellency Senator George Akume from Benue State as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), have not only surprised us but also resonated with many well-intentioned Nigerians. This marks a historic moment in Nigeria’s history, and for this, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to you, Mr. President.
“Your Excellency, you have also appointed General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the 18th Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on the 19th of June, an exemplary choice who happens to be a Northern Christian from Zangon Kataf in Kaduna State.
“This appointment is a testament to your leadership style, free from the divisive politics often seen in the Nigerian political arena. You govern with remarkable ingenuity and inclusiveness, uniting all Nigerians as one united nation. We wholeheartedly appreciate your approach, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“As Northern Christians, we initially had reservations about the Muslim-Muslim ticket of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Ibrahim Shettima. Yet, your inclusive governance has impressed us greatly”, the group added.
The group, therefore, appealed to all well-meaning Nigerians from every geo-political zone to join hands with the Tinubu administration in propelling Nigeria towards progress.
It also called on Christians and Nigerians, in general, to unite in prayer for the well-being of Tinubu and Vice-President, Kashim Shettima.
