Archbishop Matthew Audu of the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos says Christians should stay away from a political platform where they cannot make a difference.
”Yes, we encourage Catholics to go into politics to make a difference, but where you cannot make a difference, learn to say no,” Mr Audi said during the church’s general assembly on Tuesday in Jos.
”As a leader, learn to consult widely before taking any critical decision,” he added.
The cleric was responding to an apology by Plateau State governor Simon Lalong, a Catholic adherent, who had been under fire for an improper reference to Catholic Holy Father, Pope Francis.
The governor had recently said that the Pope endorsed his appointment as the Director General of the presidential campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The comment didn’t go down well with the majority of Catholics and Christians alike, especially as there has been standing resistance against his party’s…
