Middle Belt forum backs Onaiyekan, Catholic bishops over economic warnings
The Middle Belt Forum supports Cardinal Onaiyekan and Catholic bishops’ economic warnings, stating their comments reflect Nigerians’ daily realities. Read More: https://punchng.com/middle-belt-forum-backs-onaiyekan-catholic-bishops-over-economic-warnings/
On Saturday, the Presidency rebuked the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria for their behavior during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu. The clerics were criticized for not being the sole guardians of truth regarding the state of the nation. Cardinal John Onaiyekan was also reprimanded for disclosing confidential information from the meeting.
Additionally, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections, concluding a period of political uncertainty. Notably, former President Goodluck Jonathan and Senator Ned Nwoko were absent from the list.
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