The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of marginalising Muslims in the region in federal appointments, despite notable achievements recorded by his administration over the past two years.
In a statement jointly signed by MUSWEN President Rasaki Oladejo and Executive Secretary/CEO, Professor Musliu ‘Tayo Yahya, the group said that Yoruba Muslims have been sidelined in key national roles, and called on President Tinubu to urgently address what they described as an imbalance.
Titled “Two years in office: MUSWEN commends Tinubu’s achievements, asks him to address marginalisation of South West Muslims in federal appointments,” the statement acknowledged the administration’s successes in economic reforms, infrastructure development, and efforts to tackle insecurity.
However, MUSWEN said those achievements have not translated into inclusive representation for South West Muslims.
“Regrettably, the representation of South West Muslims in key federal positions does not reflect the region’s demographic and intellectual weight,” the statement read.
MUSWEN emphasized that the current pattern of appointments does not align with the principles of equity and fairness enshrined in Section 14(3) of the 1999 Constitution, which mandates balanced representation across all regions and groups in Nigeria.
“The Constitution enjoins the government to ensure inclusivity, yet South West Muslims have been largely ignored in this administration’s distribution of federal appointments,” the group lamented.
Calling for urgent redress, MUSWEN urged President Tinubu to adopt a more inclusive approach moving forward.
“We appeal to the President to take deliberate steps to correct this imbalance and ensure that South West Muslims are fairly represented in the governance of our nation,” the group stated.
The group reiterated its support for national progress but warned that inclusiveness is key to building a united and equitable Nigeria.
