'Tinubu Has No Respect For Catholic Church, Christian Faith; He's Sending Attack Dogs Against Church' -Amaechi
Former Nigerian Minister Rotimi Amaechi has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of disrespecting the Christian faith and using 'attack dogs' to silence the Catholic Church. Amaechi argues that religious leaders have a moral duty to criticize the government over economic hardship and insecurity.
Why it matters
This highlights growing tensions between the Nigerian administration and religious institutions, reflecting broader societal concerns regarding governance and religious influence in politics.
Amaechi made the remarks on Tuesday evening during an appearance on Politics Today, a programme aired on Channels Television and anchored by Seun Okinbaloye.
Former Minister of Transportation and African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of showing disrespect for the Catholic Church and the Christian faith, alleging that the President was deploying "attack dogs" to intimidate and silence the church over its criticism of the country's worsening economic hardship and insecurity.
During the interview, the former Rivers State governor condemned “attacks against Christian leaders and the Catholic Church,” insisting that religious institutions have a constitutional and moral responsibility to speak out against bad governance, rising poverty and the deteriorating security situation in Nigeria.
According to Amaechi, the Catholic Church should not be intimidated into silence for speaking on issues affecting Nigerians.
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