Catholic priests not like ‘fake bishops’, Atiku flays presidency’s attack on Onaiyekan
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the Presidency’s attack on the Catholic Church and John Cardinal Onaiyekan, accusing the President Bola Tinubu administration of growing intolerant of dissent and uncomfortable truths.
However, the cardinal in a television interview on Friday said the Catholic bishops told the president that the country is bleeding and the economy is not helping poor citizens.
The former Vice President said the Catholic Church has historically served as a moral voice for the poor and vulnerable regardless of who occupies Aso Rock, and praised the bishops for confronting President Tinubu directly.
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