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President Bola Tinubu has asserted that he never pressured his wife to convert to Islam.
Tinubu made this clarification during the funeral service for the mother of the All Progressives Congress National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, in Jos, Plateau State.
The President emphasized that he was born a Muslim and is married to a pastor, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu.
“Hatred is not an option for us,” Tinubu remarked, reflecting on how he inherited Islam from his parents but never sought to convert his wife, who prays for him without any conflict.
“I believe in the freedom of religion; we are praying to the same God,” he added.
Tinubu further encouraged Nigerians to prioritize love for one another above religious differences.
His comments come at a time when religious tension and violence have become significant concerns in the country.
Did President Tinubu force his wife to convert to Islam?
Tinubu clarified this during a recent funeral service, emphasizing his belief in religious freedom.
What does President Tinubu believe about religion?
He stated that despite their different faiths, he and his wife pray to the same God and should focus on love for one another.
