'Tinubu Didn't Want To Hear the Truth' - Cardinal Onaiyekan Opens Up On Aso Rock Meeting
Archbishop Emeritus John Cardinal Onaiyekan revealed that President Bola Tinubu appeared unreceptive to the Catholic Bishops' critique of Nigeria's economic crisis during a private meeting. The cleric expressed concern that the President is being isolated from the reality of the country's hardships by his advisors.
Why it matters
This reflects the strained relationship between religious leadership and the Nigerian government, underscoring concerns about political transparency and economic governance.
Reflecting on President Tinubu's reaction during the meeting, Onaiyekan said it was obvious that the President was displeased with the message delivered by the bishops.
Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu appeared unwilling to accept the Catholic bishops' assessment of Nigeria's worsening economic and social conditions during a closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa.
Speaking on Arise Television's Prime Time programme on Friday, the Catholic cleric gave an insider account of the meeting between President Tinubu and members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), describing it as a frank exchange in which the bishops deliberately chose to confront the President with what they described as the harsh realities facing millions of Nigerians.
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