Alhaji Uba Dan’arewa, an activist committed to sustaining democratic ideals, supports Engr. Babachir David Lawal’s view that the 2019 and 2023 Adamawa gubernatorial elections were driven by Christian protest votes against the All Progressives Congress (APC) in favor of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Dan’arewa asserts that the bloc of Christian voters was instrumental in bringing Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to power, dismissing claims that the African Democratic Congress (ADC), with Aziz Nyako as its gubernatorial candidate, played a significant role.
Lawal argues that the APC alienated many, particularly Christian communities, during Senator Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow’s administration. He notes that Christian-dominated Local Government Areas overwhelmingly supported the PDP, ensuring its success.
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However, Senator Abdul-aziz Murtala Nyako holds a different perspective, attributing APC’s loss to issues stemming from party congresses, not ethno-religious bias. Nyako emphasizes that the Christian community in Adamawa deserves inclusion through skillful politicking, a responsibility for all well-meaning politicians, not just those defending Christianity.
Nyako warns that bloc voting, particularly by Christians, could backfire, citing examples like Niger, Kaduna, and possibly Gombe States, where Muslim-Muslim tickets may dominate. He points to Lagos State as a model, where Christian and Muslim leaders coexist in both parties, enabling Christian governors in a Muslim-majority state through strategic negotiations.
Dan’arewa refutes Nyako’s view, citing 2019 election figures: ADC scored 113,237 votes, APC 336,386, and PDP 377,552. He argues Nyako’s claim—that combining ADC and APC votes (449,386) against PDP’s 376,552 proves APC’s loss was not due to Christian votes—is flawed. Dan’arewa accuses Nyako of narrow, religiously biased thinking, urging him to adopt a more inclusive perspective for the sake of democracy.
Dan’arewa challenges Nyako to deny that ADC’s 113,237 or APC’s 336,386 votes included Christian support. He cites the 2007 election, where thousands of Christians backed PDP’s Murtala Hammanyero Nyako, a Muslim, for governor, emphasizing Adamawa’s unity.
He further notes that in 2015, APC won with 362,329 votes but lost in 2019 with 336,386—a 25,943-vote difference—partly due to the APC’s neglect of Christian communities. Dan’arewa recalls the 2007 election, where Chief Joel Madaki’s Labour Party candidacy and Ibrahim Bapetel’s Action Congress run could have altered results if not for disqualifications.
Defending Lawal, Dan’arewa praises his integrity, noting his support for Muslim candidates, including late President Muhammadu Buhari, and his aid to Muslim business owners.
He lists prominent Christian leaders—Gen Hindu Hananiya, Late Sen. Paul Wampana, Chief Manasa John, Chief Emanuel Bello, Madam Lucy Ishiyaku, Sen. Silas Zwingina, Chief Felix Tangwami, Mr. PP Elisha, Mr. PP Power, Madam Esther Wallabai, Comr. Pascal Bafyo, Mr. Arti Gajere, and Hon. Bongie—who supported Nyako in 2007.
Dan’arewa urges Nyako to abandon divisive religious politics and focus on building people and democracy for the sake of God and humanity. “Adamawa is one and should not be driven by religious politics. Nyako’s sentiments reflect political weakness and a lack of popularity,” he said.