BREAKING: Easter: Bishop Kukah Sends Bold Message To Tinubu: “Bring Us Down From This Painful Cross ”
Matthew Hassan Kukah, the Archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, has made a heartfelt plea to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to save Nigerians from the metaphorical “cross” of suffering, hunger, and insecurity.
In his Easter message delivered on Sunday, Kukah lamented the dire state of the country, calling for immediate action to alleviate the hardships faced by the citizens.
Demand for immediate action on hunger and insecurity
In his message, Kukah called on the government to protect Nigerians from “marauders, murderers, savages, and ravenous predators” who threaten to destabilise the nation.
He criticised the government’s inability to address the growing concerns of insecurity, poverty, and hunger.
“Mr. President, hunger, sickness and desolation stalk the land. We still believe removing the subsidies was the right decision. However, we note that the country now has a huge volume of resources in its domestic reserves. Yet, the people continue to suffer,” Kukah stated.
Kukah expressed particular concern about the agricultural sector, stating that for over a decade, farming had become increasingly hazardous in Nigeria.
He further criticised the government’s attempts to mitigate the suffering of Nigerians by distributing palliatives, warning that such measures undermine the dignity of the citizens.
“Palliatives are not the solution. They merely serve as a temporary fix and diminish the dignity of the people. It is time we make food security a fundamental human right for every citizen. Mr. President, please bring us down from this painful cross of hunger,” he urged.
Kukah raises concerns on insecurity and spread of violence
Bishop Kukah also turned his attention to the growing insecurity in the country, particularly the rise of banditry, terrorism, and violence.
He claimed that bandits, once used as a tool to destabilise the government, have now entrenched themselves in every facet of Nigerian life.
“Today, we have watched as the cancer of insecurity and violence has metastasised. This cancer now threatens the very foundation of our common humanity. The situation is dire, and if left unchecked, it will continue to erode the very fabric of our nation,” Kukah asserted.
Kukah explained that the scale of violence and lawlessness has reached alarming proportions.
“Across the entire country, every day, innocent citizens are kidnapped and held under the most inhuman conditions.
“A dark pall of death hangs languidly from north to south. It is impossible to find a home, a family, or a community that has not been affected by this savagery,” he said.
Kukah’s plea for urgent intervention
Kukah’s message grew increasingly urgent as he called for immediate action to end the crisis.
“Mr. President, Nigeria is reaching a breaking point. Our nation is becoming a huge national morgue. With a greater sense of urgency, please hasten to bring us down from this cross of evil,” he said.
He emphasised that while President Tinubu may not have caused the suffering, it is his responsibility to address it.
“Mr. President, we all admit that you neither erected this cross nor did you affect our collective crucifixion.
“But Nigerians have been dangling and bleeding on this cross of pain and mindless suffering for too long. It is time for change,” Kukah acknowledged.
Calls for leadership and collective healing
In his message, Kukah made it clear that the solution to Nigeria’s woes lies in the hands of its leaders, particularly the President.
He appealed for transformative leadership and a genuine commitment to healing the nation, both physically and emotionally.
NNPP chieftain advises Nigerians to team up against challenges
Previously, Legit.ng reported that as Christians celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi, the Southwest leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has extended his heartfelt Easter greetings to all Nigerians and people of goodwill around the world.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Ajadi reflected on the timeless message of Easter, which embodies the triumph of life over death, hope over despair, and love over hate.
