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Wike Accuses Cardinal Onaiyekan of Taking Sides in 2023 Election

Wike Accuses Cardinal Onaiyekan of Taking Sides in 2023 Election

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has challenged Cardinal John Onaiyekan’s neutrality, alleging that the cleric took a political side during the 2023 general election. Wike spoke after Onaiyekan reportedly said that people around President Bola Tinubu were giving him an overly positive assessment of the country and that the President appeared focused on the 2027 election. The minister said religious leaders should criticise government where necessary but also acknowledge progress. He argued that repeated criticism without recognition of achievements could be seen as politically motivated. The comments have renewed debate over whether religious leaders should openly comment on politics and government performance.

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N
noah

Do people expect religious leaders to stay completely neutral, or is public criticism of government unavoidable?

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Y
yemi

True, once leaders speak on public issues, people will read political meaning into it. Complete neutrality can be difficult.

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I
isa

This shows how quickly a comment about those around the president can become another argument over 2023 loyalties.

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H
hala

Questioning advice around a president does not automatically prove someone took sides during an election.

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P
prince

Both sides should point to the exact statements in dispute, so the public can judge the neutrality claim fairly.

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