Pantami denies saying politics is haram, cites APC registration
Former Minister of Communication Isa Pantami has refuted claims he called politics haram. During a BBC Hausa interview, Pantami stated his political involvement aims to deliver good governance. He emphasized his APC membership since 2019 aligns with Nigeria's constitution requiring ministers to be party-registered. Pantami previously advocated for Northern elite to invest in media over mosques, warning of a 'dangerous communication deficit' from decades of underinvestment. His statements follow a cholera outbreak response and broadband project announcements.
SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/21/i-never-said-politics-is-haram-isa-pantami/