Islamic clerics in Mani and Bindawa local government areas of Katsina State have urged residents not to vote for Jamilu Abdu – Mani, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the House of Representatives in the 2027 election. The clerics based their call on the fact that Mrs Abdu – Mani is a woman, arguing that Islamic principles do not permit women to occupy such political positions. Mrs Abdu – Mani is the incumbent special adviser to the governor on girl child education in Katsina State. She emerged as the APC consensus candidate for the Mani/Bundawa federal constituency. The clerics made their position known during a recent religious gathering in the area. Their statement has sparked discussion in the local community about gender roles in politics. No official response from the APC leadership in Katsina has been reported. The election is scheduled for 2027.
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