Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido has said that religious leaders now wield significant influence over voters and electoral processes.
Lamido shared his concern during a condolence visit to to Sheikh Yusuf Sambo Rigachikun in Kaduna, following the death of the cleric’s eldest son.
He expressed worry over the growing involvement of religious leaders in political matters, stating that politicians have now taken a back seat while clerics dominate the space.