Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser Media and Publicity to Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, has challenged the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, over his assessment of the current administration’s achievements.
Adesina accused Kukah of allowing his political beliefs to colour his opinions on national issues and suggested that the bishop leave the church and join active politics.
Adesina’s comments were in response to a statement by Kukah in which the bishop questioned whether Buhari had fulfilled his promises to end banditry and corruption in Nigeria. Adesina defended the president, saying that the government had made progress in the fight against insecurity and that the number of incidents had decreased over the years.
According to Adesina, Kukah’s opinions on national issues are “coloured by politics.” He claimed that Kukah talked about selling the presidential fleet, a promise that was never made. Adesina also questioned whether Kukah was being true to his calling as a cleric, arguing that the country is now in a better place in terms of banditry than it was in 2015.
Adesina’s comments have sparked controversy and drawn criticism from many quarters. Some have accused him of being insensitive and disrespectful towards the bishop and the Catholic Church, while others have questioned his suggestion that Kukah should leave the church and join politics.
The Catholic Church in Nigeria has a long history of speaking out against social and political issues in the country. Bishop Kukah is one of the church’s most outspoken critics, and he has been a vocal critic of Buhari’s administration. He has accused the government of failing to address the country’s security challenges and of being insensitive to the needs of the people.
Kukah’s statement on Buhari’s performance has been widely shared on social media and has sparked a heated debate among Nigerians. Many have expressed disappointment with the government’s handling of security issues and have called for urgent action to address the growing insecurity in the country.
The debate over Kukah’s statement and Adesina’s response highlights the deepening political divide in Nigeria. Many Nigerians are frustrated with the government’s perceived failure to address the country’s numerous challenges, including insecurity, poverty, and corruption. The government, on the other hand, has defended its record and has accused its critics of being unpatriotic and politically motivated.
Femi Adesina yet again has sparked controversy and criticism and many Nigerians are calling for more constructive dialogue to address the country’s numerous challenges. It remains to be seen how the government will respond to these criticisms and whether it will take steps to address the growing discontent among Nigerians.
