I'm Not Afraid to Tell Nigerian Govt Truth - Cardinal Onaiyekan

‘I’m 82, not afraid of anybody’ – Onaiyekan responds to Presidency

Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has defended his decision to publicly discuss a meeting between Catholic bishops and President Bola Tinubu, saying he appeared on television to tell the truth and not to please the government.

I'm not afraid to tell Nigerian govt truth - Cardinal Onaiyekan

The Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, John Onaiyekan, has said he went on national television to tell President Bola Tinubu’s administration the truth. Onaiyekan insisted that he’s not afraid of anybody because he can’t be arrested or embarrassed for telling the government the truth. On July 28, 2026, Tinubu met with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, where they expressed concerns over the country’s economy, ins…

I’m not afraid of anybody, Onaiyekan rebuts presidency criticism

Cardinal John Onaiyekan stands firm against Presidency criticism, stating he’s “not afraid of anybody” after his comments on the Tinubu meeting. Read More: https://punchng.com/im-not-afraid-of-anybody-onaiyekan-rebuts-presidency-criticism/

‘I’m 82, I’m Not Afraid Of Anybody’: Cardinal Onaiyekan Fires Back At Tinubu Presidency Over His Arise TV Criticism Of Govt

Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has firmly pushed back against criticisms from the Presidency following his recent appearance on Arise News. He declared that his comments reflected the collective stance of the Catholic bishops of Nigeria on the socio-economic hardship and governance challenges facing the country.