By Kafayat Kokumo
The Executive Director of Development Specs Academy, Prof. Okey Ikechukwu, has defended the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) over its recent engagement with President Bola Tinubu, saying the bishops were justified in raising concerns about insecurity, economic hardship and governance.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Ikechukwu said the bishops were performing their democratic responsibility by conveying the concerns of Nigerians to the President.
“What they did is part of what you call the feedback loop for good governance, where interest groups, individuals, institutions and stakeholders take time to raise issues with those who should do something about it,” he said.
While acknowledging that President Tinubu also had the right to respond, Ikechukwu said government should focus on strengthening public confidence and addressing citizens’ concerns.
