The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has criticized President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, arguing their leadership style contradicts Islamic values.Adebayo dismissed the relevance of the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, insisting religion shouldn't shield leaders from scrutiny.He claimed Tinubu and Shettima lack justice, honesty, and compassion, representing the opposite of Islamic leadership.The SDP chieftain emphasized leadership should be built on fairness and concern for citizens' welfare.He warned against leaders exploiting religious identity for power, stressing Nigerians prioritize competence and performance over faith.

The debate over the APC's Muslim-Muslim ticket continues, with Tinubu reconfirming Shettima as his 2027 running mate, sparking discussions on religious inclusion in politics.