The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has charged religious leaders to commend government and not always criticise when things

Speaking during a monthly media chat in Abuja, Wike stated that the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Abuja lacks impartiality, alleging that he and other religious leaders openly took political sides during the 2023 general elections.

Emir of Kano, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, tops the list of religious leaders who have been vocal against President Bola Tinubu's govt as others have been compiled.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike criticised Cardinal Onaiyekan's stance on President Tinubu's government, questioning his impartiality amid ongoing political tensions.