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by Victor Ndubuisi
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Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president, has given the Catholic Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Father Mathew Kukah, accolades as he approaches his 70th birthday on August 31.

Paul Ibe, a spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), signed the statement.

Atiku praised Kukah as an outstanding public thinker and noted his immense contributions to Nigeria’s democracy.

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He claimed that the cleric condemns leaders who fail to uphold the duty of providing effective governance.

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“Bishop Kukah is widely misunderstood because he speaks truth to power; a task that often attracts adversaries in our kind of society.”

Atiku added that religious leaders are the moral compass and conscience of the people.

“They have the obligation to tell leaders the truth when they are going wrong.”

The PDP flagbearer said Kukah remains a great asset to Nigeria and humanity because of his tireless commitment to peace and unity.

“Not once did I ever hear Kukah preach hate or bigotry in his sermons.

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“All his sermons are focused on issues that can make Nigeria better”, Atiku added.

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The Wazirin Adamawa expressed their gratitude to God for the occasion and wished the celebrant many more years of service to humanity.

 

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