A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Taraba State, Daniel Musa, has criticised the North East zonal coordinator of APC and Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, for scheduling a key party meeting on a Sunday morning, a time traditionally reserved for Christian worship.
Speaking to journalists in Jalingo on Friday, Musa described the scheduling of the North East zonal consultative meeting for 11 am on Sunday, June 15, 2025, as a move that appears to marginalise the Christian members of the party.
“This timing is problematic. It clashes with Sunday church services, which is a central aspect of life for Christian members. Such scheduling either reflects a lack of sensitivity or a deliberate exclusion, neither of which is acceptable,” Musa said.
While expressing hope that the timing was a mere oversight, Musa warned that failure to correct it could send “dangerous signals” about the party’s attitude toward inclusiveness and religious balance.
“If it is not corrected immediately, it will suggest that the APC has no regard for its Christian members in the region. That would reinforce the perception that the party is biased, which is not good for our unity or electoral prospects,” he added.
Musa urged the party leadership to recognise Nigeria’s religious diversity and ensure that political activities are scheduled in a way that respects all faiths.
He noted that it would be unthinkable for a similar meeting to be fixed during Friday Juma’ah prayers, implying a double standard.
“The APC is already battling a perception problem as a party for a particular religion. We must be cautious not to validate that view with our actions,” he cautioned.
The APC stalwart called on Governor Buni and the zonal leadership to reschedule the meeting to a more inclusive time that would allow full participation from both Christian and Muslim members.
