APC Chieftain Angry Over Buni’s Decision to Hold Zonal Meeting on Sunday

Daniel Musa, a well-known member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State, has objected to Mai Mala Buni, the governor of Yobe State and the APC’s North East zonal coordinator, organizing a major party gathering on a Sunday morning—a time usually devoted to Christian worship.
In a Friday interview with reporters in Jalingo, Musa described the choice to hold the North East zonal consultative meeting on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 11 a.m., as an action that appears to marginalize the party’s Christian members.
Despite expressing optimism that this timing was merely an error, Musa warned that failing to make the necessary changes could send “dangerous signals” about the party’s commitment to religious equity and inclusivity.

There are issues with this timing, he said. It conflicts with church services on Sundays, which are an essential part of Christian life. Such scheduling either shows insensitivity or is an intentional exclusion, and neither is appropriate.

“If it is not fixed right away, it will give the impression that the APC does not care about its Christian constituents in the area. That is detrimental to our unity and electoral chances because it would strengthen the idea that the party is biased.

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In order to respect the religious diversity of Nigeria, Musa urged the party leadership to plan political events in a way that respects all religions.

Suggesting a double standard, he emphasized that it would be impossible to arrange a similar meeting during Friday Juma’ah prayers.

The APC is already facing a problem with its image as a religious party. He warned, “We have to be careful not to support that opinion with our behavior.

The leader of the APC pleaded with Governor Buni and the zonal leadership to move the meeting to a more inclusive time so that both Muslim and Christian members could fully participate.