Inibehe Effiong Defends Onaiyekan, Revives ‘Fake Bishops’ Controversy

Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has defended Cardinal John Onaiyekan following criticism of the cleric’s comments on governance and living conditions in Nigeria. Effiong questioned whether those who allegedly paraded “fake bishops” during the 2023 presidential election campaign could be expected to listen to a “real Cardinal.” His remark revived debate around the clerics who attended an APC-linked event during the election period. He argued that Cardinal Onaiyekan’s record and contribution to national discourse should attract respect, even from people who disagree with his views. The cardinal’s remarks on the state of the country have continued to draw mixed reactions online.

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