In a bold statement marking two years of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has accused the President of marginalizing Yoruba Muslims in federal appointments.
The statement, jointly signed by Rasaki Oladejo (President) and Prof. Musliu ‘Tayo Yahya (Executive Secretary/CEO), was issued to the press on Tuesday. While commending Tinubu’s achievements in areas like economic reforms, infrastructure, and national security, MUSWEN strongly expressed concern that South West Muslims are being sidelined.
“The representation of South West Muslims in key federal positions does not reflect the region’s demographic and intellectual weight, nor does it align with the principles of fairness, equity, and inclusivity as enshrined in Section 14(3) of the 1999 Constitution,” the group stated.
The Islamic body noted that despite the Yoruba Muslims’ significant population and intellectual contributions, they remain absent from the corridors of federal power, a development MUSWEN views as both unjust and unconstitutional.
MUSWEN is now calling on Tinubu to take deliberate steps to correct the imbalance, urging him to ensure that appointments moving forward are reflective of the religious and regional diversity within the South West.
This development adds to growing concerns over equity and inclusiveness under Tinubu’s leadership, especially within his home region. Will the President respond to the outcry of his kinsmen? The nation watches.