Easter Message: Presidency Slams Bishop Kukah, Accuses Him of Terrible Things
- Garba Shehu has lambasted Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev Matthew Kukah, over his criticisms of the Buhari government
- The presidential aide also accused the cleric of making baseless accusations against the federal government
- Going further, Garba Shehu claimed the respected cleric hates the President Buhari led administration
Following his criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari's administration, the Presidency has berated the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev Matthew Kukah.
The presidency consequently asked him to face his job or join politics.
This was contained in a statement by presidential aide, Garba Shehu, hours after the cleric accused the Muhammadu Buhari government, in his Easter message, of dividing Nigerians.
Shehu said:
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“We respectfully ask Bishop Kukah to leave government to the voters and the politicians they elect, while he concentrates on his job, as it is expressed in James 1:27: ‘Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.’
“Or else, he should put away his clerical garb, join partisan politics and see how far he can go."
Going further, he accused the cleric of making baseless accusations against the federal government.
He added that:
“Still, when he accused them of division, he gave no examples: merely assertions emanating from his own mouth. His allegation of ethnic and regional divide was innuendo without proof, and he gave none.
“His list of things he claims as broken – from churches to mosques to schools and motorways – belie all those that have been built, and others built anew during this government’s time in office."
“If Bishops or religious leaders believe they have a willing audience for tales of government error or fragility, they do an injustice to their flock by filling their ears with talk of division and hateful thoughts
“Nigeria knows too well Bishop Kukah’s views of the government. He has made quite clear how much he dislikes them from the day they were elected.”
Easter: Buhari sends message to Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with Christians as they mark this year's Easter celebration.
According to Buhari, the message of Easter reminds Nigerians of the power of divine love, faith, and redemption as a nation.
He said this year's celebration is very unique for adherents of the two great faiths as it culminated the 40-day season of Lent for Christians and halfway into the holy month of Ramadan.
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