Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has declared that he would resign from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ever disrespects the Catholic Church.
Speaking during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, Kalu addressed the controversy surrounding the recent meeting between President Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN).
The bishops, led by Archbishop Matthew Ndagoso, met with the president at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where they raised concerns about worsening economic hardship and insecurity across the country. The meeting later sparked debate after Cardinal John Onaiyekan claimed the president was displeased with the bishops' remarks, while presidential adviser Daniel Bwala accused the Catholic Church of supporting the opposition.
Reacting to the controversy, Kalu defended the bishops, saying they were fulfilling their moral responsibility by speaking on issues affecting Nigerians.
«"The Catholic bishops were right. If they had said anything less than what they said, they would no longer be the conscience of this country," Kalu said.»
The former Abia State governor, however, insisted that President Tinubu had not personally disrespected the Catholic Church, arguing that comments made by presidential aides should not automatically be interpreted as the president's official position.
According to Kalu, the Catholic Church has always spoken truth to those in authority, regardless of which political party is in power.
He stressed that although he does not believe the president owes the Church an apology, his loyalty to the APC has limits.
«"Any day President Tinubu disrespects the opposition or the Catholic Church, I will resign from the APC," he said.»
On the economy, Kalu defended the Tinubu administration's reforms, saying the government's macroeconomic policies were beginning to stabilise the economy through improved exchange rates, easing fuel prices, increased foreign investment and growing investor confidence.
However, he acknowledged that many Nigerians have yet to feel the benefits of the reforms.
"As a businessman, I know the microeconomy is still struggling, and President Tinubu himself understands that Nigerians are facing hardship," he said.
Kalu attributed much of the country's economic challenges to insecurity, noting that improved security would enable farmers to return to their farms, boost food production and help reduce food prices.
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