You Have Marginalised South-West Muslims in Federal Appointments, Group Tells Tinubu

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has expressed concern over what it describes as the marginalisation of Muslims in the region under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly in federal appointments.

In a statement released on Tuesday to mark the second anniversary of the Tinubu administration, MUSWEN acknowledged notable achievements by the government in areas such as economic reforms, infrastructure development, and national security. However, the group said the contributions of Yoruba Muslims are not reflected in federal representation.

The statement, signed by MUSWEN President Rasaki Oladejo and Executive Secretary/CEO Professor Musliu ‘Tayo Yahya, was titled *“Two Years in Office: MUSWEN Commends Tinubu’s Achievements, Asks Him to Address Marginalisation of South West Muslims in Federal Appointments.”*

According to the Islamic umbrella body in the South West, the pattern of appointments so far fails to mirror the demographic strength and intellectual capacity of Muslims in the region. They argued that this imbalance runs counter to the principles of equity, fairness, and inclusivity as outlined in Section 14(3) of the 1999 Constitution.

“Regrettably, the representation of South West Muslims in key federal positions does not reflect the region’s demographic and intellectual weight, nor does it align with the principles of fairness, equity, and inclusivity enshrined in the Constitution,” the statement read.

MUSWEN urged President Tinubu to take deliberate steps to correct what it called a troubling trend, emphasising that balanced representation is essential for national unity and cohesion.

The organisation concluded by reiterating its support for the administration’s efforts while calling for a more inclusive approach moving forward.