*Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, President-General, Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, discloses reasons the body will stand with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in ‘prayers, advocacy for programmes’ for the development of the country
Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect
The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for re-election in the 2027 Presidential Election.
Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, President-General of CBCN, announced the endorsement Wednesday, September, 2026, while speaking at the organisation’s synod.
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Kawas, at the event attended by other dignitaries, several dignitaries, including Dignitaries at the event included Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), and Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Honourable Minister for Information and National Orientation, said the group’s decision was based on its assessment of Tinubu’s administration thus far.
The Archbishop also argued that President Tinubu has not shown nepotism in his appointments despite what he described as the Muslim-Muslim ticket under which he contested the 2023 Presidential Election.
The President is expected to seek re-election January 2027.
Archbishop Kawas further stated: “He did not only appoint at the national level; he also supported the emergence of Christian Governors to be the majority in Nigeria.
“He has stood with Christianity alongside his wife.”
The clergy as well commended the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) for appointing what he described as “a born-again Christian and preacher of the gospel” as its national leader.
Kawas noted: “Also, for the first time, the ruling party appointed a born-again Christian and preacher of the gospel to be the national leader of the party.”
‘We stand with President Tinubu in prayers, advocacy for programmes’
According to the clergy, the Bishops will continue to support Tinubu through prayers and advocacy for what he described as programmes aimed at the development of Nigeria.
“We are here today to reassure him of our solid support.
“We are standing with him in prayers and advocacy for the good programmes he has brought forth for the liberation of Nigeria,” stated he.
Archbishop Kawas further said: “We stand with the President today, and as long as he’s willing to be our President and even come in 2027, we will still be standing with him.
“On this, this house has endorsed him for the 2027 Presidency.”
The President of CBCN as well affirmed that President Tinubu responded to the group’s call to engage United States (US) President Donald Trump over insecurity in the country.
Kawas further urged the Federal Government to include religious leaders, both Christians and Muslims, in political appointments.
He hinted that they should not be overlooked in the selection process in leadership.