Supports Presidency’s stands on new Electoral Bill
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev Father Matthew Hassan Kukah says there is nothing wrong with President Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to sign the Electoral bill, insisting that political parties should have the chance to select or elect candidates of their choice.
Also dropping the hints that President Buhari still answers his phone calls despite strong criticisms of the administration, the clergy blamed Nigerians for ”crying more than the bereaved.“
He explained that backing President Buhari’s refusal to sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill is based on the fact that political parties should be at liberty to freely select candidates for polls without any external interference.
Speaking with journalists in Sokoto, the respected catholic cleric said; “The president has not stopped picking my calls. I’ve maintained a cordial relationship with the president.
“My concern with the rising insecurity, killings in the country, and despotism prompted my criticism of the administration but not hatred.”
“If I pick up my phone and call Mr President now he will pick it up. The other time he missed my calls he called me back and we greeted each other.”
According to Bishop Kukah; “But you know some people cry more than the bereaved. In a developed country, when you speak the truth you will be celebrated.
“Look at how people are celebrating the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, but here people tag you as an enemy of the government.”
