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The Northern Christian Association (NCA), ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, and former Senator Shehu Sani have defended the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria over statements credited to Cardinal John Onaiyekan.
Onaiyekan had accused President Tinubu’s government of growing intolerant of dissent and being bent on winning 2027 “by all means.” The Presidency’s Special Adviser Daniel Bwala had faulted the remarks, saying Onaiyekan spoke only for Catholics.
The NCA rebuked Bwala, saying Catholics are Christians and Nigerians, and accused him of sowing division.
Key Points:
The Northern Christian Association condemned Bwala’s attempt to divide Christians along denominational lines.
Atiku accused the Presidency of choosing intimidation over reflecting on the cleric’s message.
Shehu Sani said Catholic bishops have consistently spoken truth to power since military rule.
The bishops were described as “shepherds with a moral obligation to speak truth to power.”
The exchange signals deepening tension between religious leaders and the presidency.
The defence of the Catholic bishops by Christian leaders and opposition politicians signals a growing alliance against the Tinubu administration and could influence religious voters ahead of the 2027 elections.
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