Charismatic bishops in Nigeria endorse President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid for the 2027 presidential election, and say they will continue backing him even beyond 2027. The endorsement is announced by the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) during its 2026 synod.
The CBCN President-General, Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, states that the group stands with Tinubu “as long as he’s willing to be our president,” and that their support extends beyond the 2027 election. Sources describe the decision as based on the bishops’ assessment of Tinubu’s administration.
While both outlets report the same endorsement and the same spokesman, the framing differs slightly: one highlights the bishops’ pledge of support “even beyond 2027,” while the other emphasizes the formal decision to back Tinubu in the 2027 contest. Neither outlet provides additional policy details or independent verification beyond the bishops’ statements.
