Obi condemns criticism of Catholic Bishops, urges Tinubu to heed their advice

By Henry Umoru
ABUJA — Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government’s response to recent comments by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), urging President Bola Tinubu to view the bishops as trusted voices offering constructive feedback rather than political opponents.
Obi said religious leaders play an important role in reflecting the concerns of ordinary Nigerians and should not be attacked for expressing their views on national issues.
In a statement issued by his media office and signed by spokesman Idris Zekeri, Obi said the Catholic Church has consistently served as a moral voice in the country by commending governm...