Shiites To Reveal Preferred Presidential Candidate Days To Election

Shi’ites across Nigeria under the auspices of Ahlil Bayt Nigeria have announced their intention to declare support for a particular presidential candidate in the next two days.

Naija News reports that the National Coordinator of the organization, Hon Garba Ya’u Gwarmai, made this known at the annual conference of Ahlil Bayt in Kano State.

Gwarmai stated that the organization will vote for its preferred presidential candidate in Saturday’s presidential election and give bulk votes to its preferred candidate.

According to him, such a presidential candidate must be ready to secure their lives, property, and belief as Nigerians.

He also dismissed allegations that Shi’ites in Nigeria don’t vote, insisting that they are Nigerians like others and enjoy the same Constitutional rights.

He said: “With deep commitment and strong sincerity, we have decided to come out and contribute to the development and progress of our beloved nation through the democratic process.

“We believe that our collective and massive participation in elections is not only a civic duty but a religious duty as well. Commitment to justice and service to humanity is the basic tenets and principles of the path of Ahlil Bayt and our participation is in line with these principles.

“After a careful review and critical evaluation of all candidates at all levels, and considering the collective interest of the followers of Ahlil Bayt in particular and the interest of the nation at large, the leadership of this platform will endorse and announce the candidate that all our members should vote for.

“The announcement will be made as soon as possible before the elections. We have unanimously agreed to collectively vote for the endorsed candidates irrespective of their political affiliations or party collaborations.”