THE KUKAH EFFECT: BETRAYERS AMONGST US
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has urged the United States not to re-designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over religious freedom, arguing that such a move would “hurt ongoing efforts” to… pic.twitter.com/rmixwl85bp
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Bishop Matthew Kukah has urged the US not to re-designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, saying it would hinder dialogue and peace efforts under the Tinubu administration.
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has urged the United States not to re-designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over religious freedom, arguing that such a move would “hurt ongoing efforts” to promote dialogue, national healing, and interfaith understanding under the current Bola Tinubu administration.
Speaking at the launch of the Aid to the Church in Need (ACIN) 2025 World Report on Religious Freedom in the World at the Augustinianum Hall in Vatican City, Bishop Kukah said although Nigeria remains deeply troubled by violence, discrimination, and insecurity, there are encouraging signs of progress that should be strengthened, not punished.
“Re-designating Nigeria a Country of Concern will only make our work in the area of dialogue among religious leaders even harder,” Mr Kukah said.
“It will increase tensions, sow doubt, open windows of suspicion and fear, and simply allow the criminals and perpetrators of violence to exploit. What Nigeria needs now is vigilance and partnership, not punishment.”
In all of history, like i already told you, no genocide on the scale that we’re witnessing today in Nigeria, has ever succeeded without the tacit betrayal of some from amongst the victims. From Kukah to the Rev. Father stooge they dumped in Benue as Governor to the one in Plateau to the big baba GOs and Mamas, and prophets/prophetesses, the orchestrators did their homework well. Thank God for the help that has risen for Nigerian Christians overseas. It’ll continue to grow and overshadow the betrayals and complicity of these fellows. God is great!