Cardinal Onaiyekan, wasn’t speaking for Christian’s, he was speaking for Catholics, the very institutions rooting for Peter Obi @PeterObi in fact, likely the institution where Peter Obi also said in 2022 “take back your country “. Therefore , Cardinal is more political than spiritual. And not all catholic members are supporting peter Obi. The president @officialABAT was well within his right to disagree with their assertion as regards Nigeria’s economy based purely on facts, statistics and numbers put into context.
Ironically, the same priest would rebuke their members if the members said “we are suffering or we are poor” they would tell them to rather say “we are doing great and or we are rich even when they are suffering or poor”
There is a body comprising all Christian’s including the Catholics and catholic bishops conference and that body’s position is neutral and should be so, otherwise it is political
Presidency says Cardinal Onaiyekan breached confidentiality by discussing bishops’ private meeting with President Tinubu during an ARISE News interview. https://t.co/SmMslEnEgt
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This is how all of our Representatives and Senators in Congress should act.
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My beloved brothers and sisters
I speak to you today with a heart that is broken, burdened, and crying out for our people Every day we bury fathers, mothers, children, brothers, and sisters Every day another family is left in tears Last week alone nine precious lives were lost Nine people who had dreams, families, and hopes were taken from us Their blood cries out from the ground
How many more must die before we realise that we are stronger together than we are apart
The enemy knows that a divided people are easily defeated If we continue to stand alone one by one we will continue to be overwhelmed But if we stand together in love unity courage and faith we become stronger
The Word of God reminds us in Ecclesiastes 4:12 that "Though one may be overpowered two can defend themselves A cord of three strands is not quickly broken"
Galatians 6:2 also tells us "Carry each other's burdens and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ"
Now is the time to join hands Now is the time to watch over one another support one another pray for one another and stand as one family We cannot afford to be divided while innocent lives continue to be lost Without unity we risk being destroyed one person at a time
Our strength has never been in numbers alone It has always been in our faith in God and our willingness to stand together Let us refuse to allow fear to separate us Let us refuse to abandon one another
The Lord Himself says in Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and courageous Do not be afraid or discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go"
As we mourn those we have lost let us honour their memory by standing together more firmly than ever before Let every village every family every church and every believer become a beacon of unity prayer vigilance and hope
May God comfort every grieving family strengthen every weary heart and protect every innocent life May He heal our land and grant us peace
The time to unite is now Tomorrow may be too late
Rev Ezekiel Dachomo
A Cry to the World: The Tears of Nigeria's Widows Must Not Be Ignored
My dear brothers and sisters around the world,
My name is Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, and today I write with a heart that is broken beyond words. I am not writing because of politics or personal gain. I am writing because the cries of countless widows and fatherless children are rising to Heaven, while much of the world remains silent.
Every week in Nigeria, families are torn apart by violence. Men who left home to protect their communities, soldiers who swore to defend their nation, immigration officers who faithfully served, and innocent civilians have lost their lives. Behind every fallen man is a wife whose world has collapsed, children who will never again hear their father's voice, and parents left to bury the children they raised.
The number of widows continues to grow. The number of orphans continues to rise. Homes that were once filled with laughter are now filled with mourning. Countless women now carry the unbearable burden of raising children alone, struggling to find food, shelter, and hope.
The Holy Scriptures remind us, "Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed." — Psalm 82:3
God also declares, "A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling." — Psalm 68:5
If God Himself is the Defender of widows, then how can we remain silent while their numbers continue to increase?
This is not just a statistic. These are human lives. These are mothers who cry themselves to sleep every night. These are children asking questions that no one can answer: "Why did my father never come home?"
As followers of Christ and as members of one human family, we cannot become comfortable with suffering. We cannot normalize bloodshed. Every life lost leaves behind a family carrying wounds that may never heal.
Jesus said, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." — Matthew 5:4
But comfort must also move us to compassion and action. We must pray for peace, support those who have lost loved ones, encourage justice, and stand with those whose voices are too weak to be heard.
I appeal to governments, humanitarian organisations, churches, and every person of goodwill: do not look away. Do not allow these grieving families to suffer in silence. Let us work together to protect innocent lives, care for widows and orphans, and pursue peace with justice.
The Bible commands us in James 1:27, "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress."
May we not merely read these words but live them.
To every widow who reads this, know that your tears matter. God has not forgotten you. To every orphan, your life has value and purpose. And to everyone reading this around the world, I ask you to remember Nigeria in your prayers and to stand with all who suffer because of violence.
May the Lord heal our land, comfort every broken heart, protect those who serve, and grant us a future where no child must grow up without a parent because of violence.
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." — Psalm 147:3
May God have mercy on Nigeria.
Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo
The United States strongly condemns the horrific killing of members of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo’s family in Plateau State, Nigeria. The continued violence targeting Christian communities and other vulnerable populations in Nigeria’s Middle Belt is deeply alarming.
We extend our deepest condolences to the victims’ families and all those affected. As I discussed last week with Nigerian officials, we must do more to prevent violent acts like those yesterday. The perpetrators must be held accountable, and urgent action is needed to strengthen security and protect Christians and other vulnerable communities.
The United States remains committed to working with the Nigerian government and our partners to combat terrorism, counter violent extremism, and ensure that Christians and all Nigerians can live and practice their faith freely without fear of violence or persecution.