{
  "id": 6556135,
  "title": "Charismatic bishops endorse Tinubu For 2027 re-election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/charismatic-bishops-endorse-tinubu-for-2027-re-election-6556135",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T07:40:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/charismatic-bishops-endorse-tinubu-for-2027-re-election/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, according to a viral video from the organization's 2026 synod. Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, the President-General of the conference, made the announcement, stating that the decision was based on the group's evaluation of Tinubu's administration. Despite the Muslim-Muslim ticket on which Tinubu contested the 2023 presidential election, Kawas argued that he had not shown nepotism in his appointments and had supported the emergence of Christian governors in Nigeria. He praised the ruling All Progressives Congress for appointing a born-again Christian as the party's national leader. Kawas emphasized that the bishops would continue to support Tinubu through prayers and advocacy for his development programs. The CBCN President also stated that the organization would continue to stand with Tinubu, even if he seeks re-election in 2027.",
  "summary": "The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027. According to Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, President-General of the conference, the decision was based on the group's assessment of Tinubu's administration, which they believe has made fair appointments.\n\nThe bishops cited Tinubu's appointments, including the support for Christian governors, as evidence of his commitment to fairness. They also commended the ruling All Progressives Congress for appointing a born-again Christian as its national leader.\n\nSeparately, the bishops appealed to the government to release Nnamdi Kanu, the jailed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. Archbishop Robert Imoh, speaking on behalf of the South-East, praised the Tinubu administration while making an emotional appeal for Kanu's release.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Charismatic bishops endorse Tinubu For 2027 re-election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/charismatic-bishops-endorse-tinubu-for-2027-re-election",
        "published": "2026-09-10T07:40:28.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}