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President-General of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas
The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 presidential election.
President-General of the conference, Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, announced the endorsement on Wednesday while speaking at the organisation’s 2026 synod.
Kawas said the group’s decision was based on its assessment of Tinubu’s administration, arguing that the president had not shown nepotism in his appointments despite what he described as the Muslim-Muslim ticket under which he contested the 2023 election and is expected to seek re-election in 2027.
He said, “He did not only appoint at the national level; he also supported the emergence of Christian governors to be the majority in Nigeria. He has stood with Christanity alongside his wife.”
He also commended the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for appointing what he described as a born-again Christian and preacher of the gospel as its national leader.
“Also, for the first time, the ruling party appointed a born-again Christian and preacher of the gospel to be the national leader of the party.
Kawas said the bishops would continue to support Tinubu through prayers and advocacy for what he described as programmes aimed at the development of Nigeria.
He said, “We are here today to reassure him of our solid support; we are standing with him in prayers and advocacy for the good programmes he has brought forth for the liberation of Nigeria.
“We stand with the president today, and as long as he’s willing to be our president and even come in 2027, we will still be standing with him.
“On this, this house has endorsed him for the 2027 presidency.”
The CBCN president also said Tinubu had responded to the group’s call to engage United States President Donald Trump over insecurity in Nigeria.
Kawas further urged the Federal Government to include religious leaders, both Christians and Muslims, in political appointments, arguing that they should not be overlooked in the selection process.
Dignitaries at the event included the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. (Vanguard)
