Religious bodies must be free to speak on national issues – Catholic knights

Daily Trust | 24-08-2026 08:42am |

The Knights of St. John International & Ladies Auxiliary (KSJI) Nigeria has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other leaders to accommodate opposing views from credible stakeholders. This follows controversy from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria's recent visit to the President, where they raised concerns over insecurity and economic hardship. The bishops' delegation, including Cardinal John Onaiyekan, said the President disagreed with their assessment. Two presidential spokespersons later criticized Onaiyekan's remarks.

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