Nigeria Presidency Criticizes Cardinal Onaiyekan
Past coverage from 0 countries · Last active Aug 2, 2026
This topic isn't active right now. Last covered Aug 2, 2026. See today's headlines.
Nigeria's Presidency has criticized Cardinal John Onaiyekan for discussing a private meeting with President Bola Tinubu and making claims about the administration's desperation for the 2027 election. The Presidency also rebuked Catholic bishops for publicly disclosing details of the meeting.
Presidency faults Onaiyekan’s interview on Tinubu’s meeting with bishops
- The Nigerian Presidency criticized Cardinal John Onaiyekan's interview about President Bola Tinubu's meeting with Catholic bishops. - The Presidency described the interview as inappropriate and a breach of clerical privilege. - It stated that Tinubu addressed the bishops' concerns with facts regarding economic reforms, security, and school ownership.
Presidency Berates Archbishop Onaiyekan for Discussing Private Meeting with Tinubu
-The Nigerian Presidency criticized Archbishop Emeritus John Onaiyekan for discussing a private meeting with President Bola Tinubu in a media interview. - The Presidency stated that Onaiyekan abused h…
Presidency Tackles Onaiyekan on Tinubu Administration’s Desperation Claims over 2027
- The Nigerian Presidency has responded to claims by Cardinal John Onaiyekan that President Tinubu's administration is desperate to win the 2027 election. - Cardinal Onaiyekan expressed concerns about…
Presidency rebukes Catholic bishops after Onaiyekan’s outburst
- The Nigerian Presidency criticized Catholic bishops for publicly disclosing details of a private meeting with President Bola Tinubu. - Presidential aides stated the bishops' assessment of the nation…