I’ll quit APC if Tinubu disrespects Catholic bishops, says Orji Kalu

Senator Orji Kalu has declared he would resign from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Tinubu shows disrespect towards Catholic bishops. Kalu made this assertion while addressing claims that President Tinubu harbors hostility towards the Catholic Church.

Kalu firmly refuted these allegations, emphasizing that President Tinubu has consistently maintained a cordial relationship with the Catholic Church. He stressed that the president respects the institution and acknowledges its significant role in Nigeria's national discourse. Kalu's statement aims to reassure the public and the church hierarchy about Tinubu's stance.

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I’ll quit APC if Tinubu disrespects Catholic bishops.

The senator's commitment underscores the importance of religious harmony and the perceived influence of religious leaders in Nigerian politics. His willingness to leave his party highlights the sensitivity surrounding the relationship between the presidency and the influential Catholic Church.

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The president had maintained a cordial relationship with the church and respected its role in national discourse.