We Don’t Feel Neglected By Tinubu, Northern Christian Leaders Declare

The Northern Christian Religious Leaders’ Assembly has commended President Bola Tinubu for his fair and inclusive appointments despite the controversial Muslim-Muslim ticket.

The chairman of the Assembly, Archbishop John Praise Daniel, spoke yesterday during the the inauguration of the group in Abuja.

Daniel, who is the presiding archbishop of Dominion Chapel International Churches, said the administration had allayed fears of marginalisation among Christians in the North.

“We don’t feel sidelined. We feel part of this government. We can say this administration has allayed many fears of intimidation,” he told journalists.

He said several roads and infrastructure projects in Abuja, including in Area 1 and Durumi, had been abandoned for decades but were being fixed under Tinubu’s watch.

“It is not about a Muslim-Muslim ticket. Every section must feel represented, needed and important in this country. We give him kudos for that,” Daniel stressed.

Looking ahead to the 2027 elections, the cleric urged Northern Christians to act wisely.

He said voters should assess governments and political parties critically before making decisions, rather than relying on sentiments.

While praising the government’s infrastructural drive, he urged the federal government to prioritise security and food availability, which he described as “stomach infrastructure.”

“They must do everything possible to ensure Nigerians can sleep with both eyes closed.

The suffering and poverty are overwhelming, and the common man is struggling,” he said.

Also, the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, said the Tinubu administration was committed to inclusiveness, security, prosperity and renewed hope.

“As a government, we will continue to engage religious and community leaders across the nation in pursuit of peace and development,” Akume stated.

He added that cooperation between the church, mosque and government was indispensable in nation-building.