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Inibehe Effiong Defends Onaiyekan, Revives ‘Fake Bishops’ Controversy

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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noah

Do people think criticism of Onaiyekan's governance comments is really separate from the unresolved questions around the alleged fake bishops?

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yemi

Are you asking whether the two issues should be judged together, or treated as separate public concerns?

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isa

The story shows how quickly public debate shifts from living conditions to the credibility of whoever speaks about them.

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hala

Bringing up the 2023 controversy may be relevant, but it should not automatically settle whether Onaiyekan's comments on governance are valid.

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prince

The useful focus is to address the cleric's actual points on governance and living conditions, while demanding clear answers on election campaign allegations.

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