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Sir Henry, President of CLCN
By Akanji Alowolodo, Bauchi
The Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria (CLCN) at the end of its meeting in Bauchi over the weekend joined in the opposition and condemnation of the controversial Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Catholic Laity unequivocally described the Tinubu-Shettima Muslim-Muslim ticket as insensitive to the present situation of the country.
Rising from its meeting, the Council equally condemned what it said is unprovoked attacks on the Catholic Church by insurgents and terrorists across the country.
It then called on all adherents of the Catholic faith across the country to evolve strategies to protect Church’s infrastructure, the Clergy and the Laity just as it appealed to the Federal Government to as a matter of necessity secure the lives and property of Nigerians.
While addressing the 149th Executive Council meeting of CLCN, the President, Sir Henry Yunkwap stressed the importance of the Laity to be honest in conscience explained that the unity of Nigeria is paramount and they should not allow sentiments of politicians destroy that.
According to him, ” It is worth noting that while we engage in the pursuit of self interest, we should not lose sight of the need for the unity of of Nigeria which is more important than our personal interest, religious or regional biases” .
Henry Yunkwap declared that, “Council stoutly and roundly condemns the Muslim-Muslim ticket of some political parties as the most insensitive and tacit of mindless politicians who threaten the unity and peaceful coexistence of Nigeria”.
He however appealed to the federal government to take notice of the dangerous persecution bedviling the church in Nigeria.
The CLCN then called on the Catholic faithful to ” rise above the sentiment of political parties, support and vote for the best candidate whose manifesto and economic blueprint will offer better future for our children”.
