Tinubu also urged Nigerians to prioritise love for one another over religious differences.
By Kehinde Okeowo
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday urged Nigerians to rise above religious divisions, saying he never forced the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu to convert to Islam despite being a Muslim.
He gave the advice in Jos, the capital of Plateau State while speaking at the funeral service of the mother of the National Chairman of ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda.
According to the president, although he was born a Muslim, he still tied the knot with a pastor.
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“Hate is not an option for us,” Tinubu said, recounting how he inherited Islam from his parents but never attempted to convert his wife, who prays for him without conflict.
“I believe in the freedom of religion; we are praying to the same God,” he added.
The incumbent president went on to appeal to Nigerians to prioritise love for one another over religious differences.
Tinubu’s remarks came at a time when religious tension and violence have become major issues in the country.
