The Catholic Bishops within the Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have issued a warning to President Bola Tinubu, urging him not to jeopardize the lives of Nigerians in the ongoing crisis in Niger Republic.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The clergymen also advised Tinubu to refrain from entangling Nigerians in the armed conflict in Niger Republic.

In a communiqué released following a two-day meeting held in Ado-Ekiti, the Bishops, representing Ibadan Archdiocese, Ilorin, Ondo, Oyo, Ekiti, and Osogbo Dioceses, emphasized the need for diplomatic measures to address the crisis in the embattled country….CONTINUE READING

The communiqué was jointly signed by the President of the Bishops, Most Rev. Gabriel Abegunrin, and the Secretary, Most Rev. John Oyejola.

The Bishops acknowledged that Nigeria already faces a plethora of challenges and advocated for a focus on these issues rather than participating in any military intervention.

They emphasized the sentiment of the Nigerian public, which appears to prefer negotiation and non-military approaches in resolving conflicts, particularly the involvement of ECOWAS in the restoration of democracy in Niger.

The statement further urged President Tinubu, who is the president of Nigeria first and foremost, to heed the voices of Nigerians and prioritize their safety and well-being over external engagements.

The Bishops called on both the President and the National Assembly to exercise caution and refrain from involving Nigeria in any armed conflict in Niger Republic, reiterating that the country already grapples with substantial domestic challenges.

The communiqué concluded with a resolute stance against the loss of Nigerian lives due to any crisis, asserting that any form of war represents a failure of humanity.