Most Rev. Anthony Ademu Adaji, the Catholic Bishop of Idah Diocese, has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of worsening poverty while distributing large sums to politicians, as reported by DAILY POST.
The bishop made these comments on Sunday during a service at Our Lady Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, Idah, to mark his 60th birthday.
Speaking on the state of the nation, Adaji expressed concern over the direction of the government under Tinubu and described the administration’s performance as poor and claimed that many Nigerians are suffering due to rising poverty.
Adaji argued that the government has failed to prioritize the needs of ordinary citizens and criticized the spending on politicians, saying it is inappropriate when many Nigerians struggle to afford basic necessities like food.
The bishop warned that if the current situation does not improve, it could lead the country into deeper crisis, stressing that the cost of governance must be reduced to bring meaningful progress.
“There is nothing to lose in telling the truth. If the Government is committed to uplifting this Country forward, the cost of governance must be cut off. You cannot talk of giving politicians billions of naira, and many Nigerians are dying because they can’t afford food to eat.”
“We can’t accept such a government. It can only be ranked among Governor’s that have looted the economy. If nothing is done or things continue like this, the nation is spelling doom,“ he stated.