WATCH THE VIDEO HERE As Christians celebrate Easter, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has issued a poignant message, urging President Bola Tinubu to address the country’s security and economic challenges. In his Easter message, Kukah described Nigeria’s situation as a “huge national morgue” and appealed to the President to “bring us down from this cross of evil.” Kukah highlighted the suffering and brutality faced by Nigerians, citing the high number of kidnappings, killings, and insecurity across the country. He emphasized that the situation has reached a breaking point and that Nigerians are losing hope. The bishop called on the President to prioritize food security, noting that hunger, sickness, and desolation are widespread. He also questioned the persistence of insecurity, suggesting that it may be evidence of a lack of capacity or a deliberate strategy by those in power. Kukah urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and committed to building a better society, citing the resurrection of Jesus as a symbol of triumph over adversity. He wished President Tinubu a happy Easter and called on Nigerians to work towards a brighter future.
Easter: ‘Bring us down from this cross of evil’ – Kukah tells Tinubu
