Tinubu Gets Tough Message From Buhari’s Critic, Bishop Kukah: “Palliatives Won’t Fix Nigeria”

• Bishop Mathew Kukah, in his Christmas message, expressed deep concern over the killings of Nigerians in the country
• The Catholic bishop told President Bola Tinubu to get to work, noting, that it was time for Nigeria to reclaim its greatness
• Kukah, who expressed disappointment over the outcome of the 2023 election, urged leaders to, as a matter of urgency, stay united and build the nation

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Reverend Father Mathew Kukah, has sent an important message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The cleric charged President Tinubu to end the killings of Nigerians by whatever means or name.

Kukah, in his Christmas message made available to The Punch, in Sokoto on Monday, December 25, said Tinubu must use his wealth of experience to end the ugly instrumentalisation of religious, ethnic or regional identities.

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Speaking on the aftermath of the 2023 elections, Kukah called on leaders on every front to, as a matter of urgency, find healing as soon as possible.

He explained that this was not an easy job for any nation, and there were no shortcuts to nation-building.

The man of God, however, said the last few years did test the nation’s collective resolve to stay united.

He said:

“Mr. President, Sir, congratulations and a happy Christmas. Now, you have what you prayed for, what you dreamt of, what you longed for.

“You are in the driving seat now. Under your watch, Nigeria must turn the corner. Under your watch, we must end the ugly instrumentalisation of religious, ethnic, or regional identities. You have had enough time to think of the answers to many questions that are crying for answers. Your future and that of our country is in your hands.”

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Tinubu arrives in Lagos for Christmas holidays

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that President Tinubu had arrived in Lagos state for the Christmas and New Year's celebrations.

In a video shared by his special assistant on social media, Dada Olusegun, President Tinubu was seen being welcomed with a bouquet as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was on standby to receive him.

Also present on Tinubu's arrival was the deputy governor of Lagos state, Dr Obafemi Hamzat and other aides of the governor.

What ex-ministers are saying about Buhari

In another development, Legit.ng reported earlier that Reverend Father Mathew Kukah made a surprising revelation about Nigeria's former President Muhammadu Buhari.

In an interview, the cleric stated that he was shocked to hear what the former president’s ministers were saying about him and his government.

He made this known in an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, November 8.

Source: Legit.ng