I'm not afraid to tell Nigerian govt truth - Cardinal Onaiyekan

I’m 82, not afraid of anybody, says Onaiyekan

Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, has rejected the Presidency’s criticism of his public account of a meeting between Catholic bishops and President Bola Tinubu. He insisted that neither his age nor the government’s reaction would stop him from speaking frankly about Nigeria’s condition. The 82-year-old cleric said he went on television to present what he believed to be the truth about the engagement with the Preside…

‘I’m 82, not afraid of anybody’ – Onaiyekan responds to Presidency

Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has defended his decision to publicly discuss a meeting between Catholic bishops and President Bola Tinubu, saying he appeared on television to tell the truth and not to please the government.

I'm not afraid to tell Nigerian govt truth - Cardinal Onaiyekan

The Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, John Onaiyekan, has said he went on national television to tell President Bola Tinubu’s administration the truth. Onaiyekan insisted that he’s not afraid of anybody because he can’t be arrested or embarrassed for telling the government the truth. On July 28, 2026, Tinubu met with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, where they expressed concerns over the country’s economy, ins…

I’m not afraid of anybody, Onaiyekan rebuts presidency criticism

Cardinal John Onaiyekan stands firm against Presidency criticism, stating he’s “not afraid of anybody” after his comments on the Tinubu meeting. Read More: https://punchng.com/im-not-afraid-of-anybody-onaiyekan-rebuts-presidency-criticism/

“I Am Not Afraid Of Anyone” — Cardinal Onaiyekan Fires Back At Presidency

Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, has said he is not afraid of anyone and cannot be embarrassed over his decision to publicly discuss a meeting between Catholic bishops and President Bola Tinubu.   Onaiyekan made the remarks while responding to criticism from the Presidency over comments he made about the July 28, 2026 meeting at the State House in Abuja.   The meeting was attended by senior Catholic clerics, includ…

Cardinal Onaiyekan reacts to Presidency's criticism of his account of Catholic Bishops' meeting with Tinubu

Cardinal Onaiyekan defended his remarks on the bishops' meeting with Tinubu, asserting he voiced collective concerns of Catholic bishops amid presidential criticism.