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Wike Warns Clerics Against Partisan Politics

Wike Warns Clerics Against Partisan Politics

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has urged religious leaders to avoid partisan political involvement, warning that it can weaken the credibility of their interventions on national issues. Speaking during his monthly media chat, Wike responded to comments by Cardinal John Onaiyekan about President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He said governments should accept constructive criticism, but critics should also recognise areas of progress. According to Wike, clerics seen as consistently backing or opposing a political camp risk having their views dismissed as partisan rather than objective guidance.

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K
kris

Where should religious leaders draw the line between speaking on national issues and becoming openly partisan?

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T
tolu

How do we distinguish legitimate moral guidance from political messaging without silencing religious voices?

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jesse

The concern about credibility is understandable; people may hear national interventions differently once clergy are seen as tied to political camps.

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K
kunle

Avoiding partisan politics should not mean religious leaders must stay quiet when public decisions affect citizens and national life.

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N
noah

Clear standards could help: address policies and public welfare openly, but avoid endorsements or campaigning for particular politicians.

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