Presidency faults Onaiyekan’s interview on Tinubu’s meeting with bishops

The Nigerian Presidency has formally criticized Cardinal John Onaiyekan following his recent television interview regarding a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria. The administration characterized the Cardinal’s public comments as inappropriate and a breach of the privilege associated with his clerical office.

This dispute centers on the nature of the dialogue between the President and the religious leadership. By publicly challenging the context or content of the meeting, the Presidency contends that the Cardinal has overstepped the boundaries expected of his position, marking a point of tension between the executive branch and the Catholic leadership.