Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate Prince Adewole Adebayo criticizes President Bola Tinubu, saying he hopes Tinubu will be Nigeria’s last “embarrassing president.” The comments come after a July 28 meeting between Tinubu and a delegation of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria. According to reporting on the meeting, Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja John Cardinal Onaiyekan says Tinubu dismissed concerns raised by the bishops about worsening economic hardship in the country.
In response, Adebayo argues that Tinubu’s remarks are irresponsible and says the bishops should have called for an emergency national prayer. He also frames his criticism in religious terms, suggesting either the country’s “sins” are contributing to the situation or that Tinubu’s own actions are coming to the surface. Adebayo adds that clergy should continue praying and speaking openly to those in power, and he maintains that Nigeria deserves better leadership.
The outlets presenting the story focus on Adebayo’s reaction to the bishops’ concerns and the controversy around what was said during Tinubu’s meeting with the bishops.
