Earlier this week, the Shari’ah Council had called for the immediate removal and prosecution of the INEC chairman, citing concerns over a legal brief in which he reportedly acknowledged claims relating to persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Reacting in a statement issued on Thursday and jointly signed by the Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. The Christian body also commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing a Christian as INEC chairman, describing the decision as a demonstration of inclusivity and national unity. It also referenced the precedent set by former President Goodluck Jonathan, who retained a northern Muslim as INEC chairman despite political pressure at the time. According to the association, when viewed alongside sustained criticism of a Christian INEC chairman, such statements raise questions about whether there is a broader effort to weaken Christian confidence and participation in the political process.