The APC Christian Forum in Kano State has raised concerns about the ongoing marginalization of the Christian community by some leaders of the All Progressives Congress.
The Forum has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take action to address the issue.
In a statement signed by the Forum’s Chairman, Emmanuel Agbakoba, and Secretary, Benjamin Aman, the group accused APC officials in Kano of excluding Christians from receiving palliative assistance.
While Christmas palliatives were distributed to Christian communities across 35 states, Kano was notably left out, according to the Forum.
The Forum expressed its dissatisfaction, pointing out that despite the Christian community’s support for the APC during the elections, they have been consistently overlooked when it comes to initiatives aimed at benefiting party members.
The exclusion of Kano from the Christmas palliatives was cited as a clear example of this ongoing neglect.
The group also called on APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, and Kano State Chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, to address the issue, noting that the problem extends beyond party members and impacts the broader Christian population in the state. They highlighted that the economic hardships affecting the country are also being felt by Christians in Kano, who have been completely excluded from palliative distributions.
The APC Christian Forum urged President Tinubu and other party leaders to intervene and ensure fair treatment for all communities in Kano, emphasizing the need for equitable distribution of resources and support.
“We supported the APC at all levels and played our part during elections. Yet, it is disheartening that Christians in Kano are consistently sidelined when initiatives meant to benefit party members are implemented. The exclusion of Kano from the Christmas palliatives is a glaring example,” the statement said.
“The current economic hardships affect everyone, including Christians in Kano. Unfortunately, we have been completely ignored during the palliative distribution” the Forum added.
