CJ

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

When a Government Declares War on the Truth

President Donald Trump of America recently described Nigeria as “a now disgraced country.” The painful reality is that Nigeria’s challenges continue to deepen. Each passing day reveals deeper signs of decline, especially when a government becomes increasingly intolerant of truth and hostile to those who speak about the suffering of the people.

The Catholic Church has never functioned as an opposition party in Nigeria. Across military regimes and successive democratic administrations, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has maintained a principled voice on national issues and the nation’s conscience, commending governments when they deserved commendation and speaking the truth whenever national conscience demanded it. Its interventions are driven by a moral obligation, rooted in Christian social teaching, to defend truth, justice, and the common good.

The same applies to Nigeria’s major religious organisations. Bodies such as Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN), the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) have repeatedly raised concerns over economic hardship, inflation, and insecurity. Living among the people, religious leaders often encounter the suffering of citizens firsthand. They speak because they witness families struggling with rising food prices, unemployment, and the fear created by kidnappings and insecurity.

As leaders, we should be gracious enough to listen to people and organisations that speak the truth to us and genuinely criticise us when things are not going in the right direction. As Governor, I had the opportunity of working with a very strong Council of Traditional Rulers, led by the Obi of Onitsha, and religious bodies that consistently criticised me and offered suggestions. This contributed greatly to our success in Anambra State, especially in critical areas like education and health.

Against this background, the attacks on the CBCN, and especially on His Eminence, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, are deeply troubling. Even in 1998, when Pope John Paul II visited Nigeria and told General Abacha some hard truths, including about the incarceration of Chief Moshood Abiola, nobody vilified him.

During the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Rome, to demonstrate his purported commitment to and respect for the Catholic Church, President Bola Tinubu arrived in Rome days before the event, ahead of most other visiting dignitaries, including Catholics such as the U.S. Vice President, JD Vance. He participated in the liturgy, queued with other world leaders to greet the Holy Father, and displayed deep respect for the moral authority of the Church. Back in Nigeria, however, that posture has now changed completely.

What is playing out today also reveals how political leaders sometimes exploit religion and ethnicity to divide the people. Even when it was obvious that the CBCN was speaking on issues affecting Nigerians across religious and ethnic boundaries, aides to the President immediately reduced it to a “religious affair.” The question is: are insecurity, poverty, inflation, unemployment, and hardship problems exclusive to a particular faith? Do these challenges recognise religious or tribal boundaries?

The bishops merely expressed what millions of Nigerians experience daily: insecurity has worsened, poverty is deepening, inflation is crippling families, businesses are struggling, and hope is fading. These are realities echoed by religious leaders across the country, to whom successive governments gave thanks and promised to look into their observations.

Rather than address these concerns or explain the measures in place to ameliorate them, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s aides and supporters responded with vicious attacks, particularly against Cardinal John Onaiyekan, with little regard for his age, stature, and accomplishments.

[Harry Da Diegot @trigottista]

I like how Yorugbas dey start these things 😂

Very wonderful

[Omoyele Sowore @sowore]

The @OfficialAPCNg Presidential candidate @officialabat represents nothing but a global scam

[Oyindamola🙄 @dammiedammie35]

So after Wike’s interview yesterday where he said the Rivers state belongs to Tinubu, Isaac Fayose has now come out this morning and wants to bet with Wike with his Royce rolls and 1 billion Naira that Peter Obi will win the entire Rivers state before 12 noon on election day😂✨

[Obidient Premier👑 🦅 @ObidientPremier]

“Everything documents Tinubu presented to run for Lagos State Governor was forged” Bwala said at a time

[Olaudah Equiano® @RealOlaudah]

"Everything about him na lie."🎵

This song should be nominated for the Grammy.

[Nigeria Info FM 99.3 @NigeriainfoFM]

"They said we should thank God that we have been freed."

One of the rescued Oyo teachers, Zacchaeus Olatunde, opens up about the moment his 56-day ordeal in captivity came to an end and the emotional trek back to safety.

#NigeriaInfoMCF

[Asif Ali @AsifAli_Haider]

Breaking 🚨 Iranian media, this footage shows the arrest of suspects allegedly linked to Mossad and the US currency recovered from them. In my opinion, the US should spend its resources on the welfare of its own people and country first,rather than on conflicts abroad.

[Peter Akah @Peter4Nigeria]

WE WOULD NEVER BE SILENCED ❗️🎤🇳🇬

Thank You My Country People 🙏🏽

Our beloved Lawyers @SamAmadi and @InibeheEffiong only God can reward you, We are Grateful 🙏🏽

Please Nigerians make sure you get your PVC 🙏🏽

2027= tinubu MUST GO❗️

[GENCO @genco_19233]

Keşke bütün öğretmenler böyle olsa.!

[Dr. Kenon @drkenon2]

Finally, the world including European Union has recognized Fulani Militants as one of the groups slaughtering Innocent Nigerians.

That’s a step in the right direction.

[Nigeria must be Ok @ministerud1]

A vote for Tinubu is a vote for Ali modu Sheriff and boko haram.
Please take note.

[CJ @julius_CJ_]

Cool

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

A Wife’s Tears, A Nation’s Conscience: Let Justice Have a Heart.

I woke this morning in America and was deeply moved by an emotional viral video of Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, prompting deep reflection on our nation’s future.

Regardless of the allegations against Mallam Nasir El-Rufai or any other citizen, justice must be transparent and fair, with reasonable bail conditions that should not be seen as punitive before trial. In a democracy governed by the rule of law, institutions exist to protect every citizen's rights, regardless of their background.

We must resist any hint of selective justice that erodes public trust and threatens national unity. Those tasked with enforcing our laws must act professionally and strictly follow due process.

Let us strive for a Nigeria where the law is paramount, and where every citizen is guaranteed dignity and justice. This is the foundation of the New Nigeria we envisage. -PO

[Eze Ndi Imo🇳🇬🇦🇺 @EhisBukason]

RCCG is a weapon fashioned against the Nigerian Christians

[Cyborg Warlord @Admiral_Cyborg]

This man is stupid!!!
A proper tribal bigot!!!
A proper god of men!!!

[Oyindamola🙄 @dammiedammie35]

“Late President Buhari borrowed money from China for railway line from Nigeria to Niger 8/9 years ago, we are still paying for the loan but the rail tracks are gone now. Same thing we did with our refineries, we borrowed a lot of money that Nigerians are still paying up till today but our refineries are still down. This is what happens when we elect incompetent people cos Rotimi Ameachi was in charge of railways back then. we have fault, our government also have faults”

Isaac Fayose

[👑S.A.L.A.K.O🕊 @UnkleAyo]

Very demonic fraud, that man.

Even within Christians, he's chronically bigoted.

Imagine praying that other Christians will come and bow down for Redeemers - and the useless cultists in the background, see as their AMEN loud.

Very dangerous sect.

[Somto Okonkwo @General_Somto]

“Shame on You for Defending Tinubu. Pastor Enoch Adeboye, I Ask You: How Many Villages Have You Visited In Nigeria Where Christians Have Been Att@cked And Their Homes Burned Down? How Much Money Have You Given to the Victims, or What Have You Done to Help Rebuild These Communities?”. ~ Alex Barbir Blasts Pastor Enoch Adeboye, GO Of RCCG For Defending Tinubu Regarding Insecurity in the Country.