Catholic Bishops’ Criticism of Tinubu Follows a Long Record of Holding Governments Accountable
Dismissing the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria’s criticism of President Bola Tinubu as partisan ignores its long record of challenging leaders across party lines. The bishops have spoken against corruption, insecurity, poverty and weak governance under military governments, the Jonathan administration, Buhari’s government and the current administration. Their recent concerns focus on economic hardship, insecurity, democratic freedoms and the credibility of future elections. Catholic leaders say their interventions are rooted in their duty to defend justice, human dignity and the common good, not in support for any political candidate. Rather than speculating about hidden motives, Nigerians should engage the issues raised. The questions of safety, hunger, unemployment, accountable government and credible elections affect citizens regardless of religion or political affiliation.
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