Onyeka

[Aisha Yesufu @AishaYesufu]

Carry the anger to the day of election!

If after this suffering one is waiting for opposition parties to tell one who to vote for, then one hasn’t suffered enough

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Here is a man who had the best Higher School Certificate result in the old Northern Region in 1962 and who rose through the ranks of the Catholic Church to become a Cardinal, a position that places him among those eligible to be considered for the papacy. Yet he is no ordinary cleric. He is one of Africa’s most respected churchmen, known for decades of service to peace, dialogue, scholarship, and national unity. Resorting to personal attacks against him weakens public discourse and reveals an unhealthy intolerance of criticism in today’s Nigerian political space.

Throughout history, religious leaders have challenged political authorities. Biblical prophets confronted kings, and modern faith communities continue to hold governments accountable. Nigeria has a similar tradition. The Catholic Church criticised military governments and successive civilian administrations, including those of Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan, and Buhari. Muslim organisations have done likewise. Governments respectfully disagreed at times, but they generally recognised the right and responsibility of religious bodies to speak. Why, then, does the truth provoke such anger today?

The problem often begins when leaders surround themselves with voices that tell them only what they want to hear. Napoleon Bonaparte was reputed to have preferred hearing bad news because problems were where leadership was required. During my tenure as Governor of Anambra State, I maintained a similar philosophy. I expected cabinet members to bring me problems, not compliments, because only honest feedback could lead to solutions.

Good governance depends on truth. When governments punish truth-tellers and reward sycophants with appointments, honest advisers withdraw, sycophancy thrives, and leaders become disconnected from reality. This is our situation today.

The CBCN did not insult the President and can never do so, given the calibre of the people who make up the Conference, some of the finest among Nigerians. It gave voice to the suffering of Nigerians. The proper response was to thoughtfully address the issues raised, not attack those who raised them. When respected figures like Cardinal Onaiyekan are vilified for speaking the truth, the message sent to citizens is that silence is safer than honesty. No democracy can flourish under such a culture.

Religious leaders should continue to speak because silence in the face of suffering would betray their moral responsibility. The greatest service those around President Tinubu can render him is an honest appraisal of the situation. A leader who hears only praise will never fully understand the pain of his people or find the clarity needed to correct what is wrong.

A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

[Onyeka @onyeka_agk]

@ruffydfire Oga is talking, keep quiet! 😂

[Onyeka @onyeka_agk]

@Boss_Fbillion @Abrams_mufc lol, I’m too young @ManUtd don’t give me High Blood Pressure

[Onyeka @onyeka_agk]

@Boss_Fbillion @Abrams_mufc This Club will not kill somebody 😰

[Akparawa Sunny @BRGIEinfoMinist]

Basketmouth has finished the 🗣️
There’s no remedy for Nigeria 🇳🇬
Nigeria is gone.

[Onyeka @onyeka_agk]

@The30BG_General @benny7gg Be careful, it’s all cruise still you get hurt.

[Onyeka @onyeka_agk]

@IamEkene_ @Engr_chukky Is the “I want to live long for me” 😂😂😂

[Onyeka @onyeka_agk]

@n6oflife6 The same way Reno avoids Sowere, There was a time…..

[Onyeka @onyeka_agk]

@Boss_Fbillion I just tire for them, Rashford before the red card wasn’t even a 💯 honestly .

[Onyeka @onyeka_agk]

Every Game, different story

[Onyeka @onyeka_agk]

@Skiibii In other words OBIDIENTs are not losers 🙏🏾

[Onyeka @onyeka_agk]

@darkswhn It’s very sad, Diirty men that don’t have principles. But we must also condemn women that promote this, some of them throw themselves at these men

[Onyeka @onyeka_agk]

@n6oflife6 @DavidHundeyin N6 be calm, tap your chest as you say “All is well” 🙏🏾

[Onyeka @onyeka_agk]

@darkswhn Don’t do it, Things will get better

[Dami’ Adenuga @DAMIADENUGA]

Wetin be this one again now 😂

[Onyeka @onyeka_agk]

@obajemujnr @maxvayshia 😂😂😂

[Onyeka @onyeka_agk]

@Rihanatsona @chidi_ik Amen 🙏🏾

[Onyeka @onyeka_agk]

@Ni12129 @0Chynese @OneJoblessBoy 😂😂😂

[Onyeka @onyeka_agk]

@Darlington4ever @davido @Mayorkun Must you tweet, just go download or listen to Lowkey by Mayorkun. Stop spreading hate