Bishop Kukah to President Tinubu: “Bring Nigerians Down from This Cross of Suffering
Bishop Kukah to President Tinubu: “Bring Nigerians Down from This Cross of Suffering
In a powerful Easter message, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has urged President Bola Tinubu to take swift and decisive action to ease the unbearable suffering across Nigeria. Drawing a striking parallel to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, Bishop Kukah said the country is hanging on a “cross of evil” — plagued by insecurity, hunger, and hopelessness.
“We all admit that you neither erected this cross nor crucified us,” Kukah said, “but Nigerians have been bleeding on this cross of pain for too long. A culture of cynicism and self-doubt has taken hold, as many lose faith in our ability to find peace.”
Despite the darkness, he reminded Christians that hope remains their anchor (Hebrews 6:19), and now is the time to reignite that hope.
Bishop Kukah raised deep concerns about Nigeria’s worsening security, describing how “marauders, murderers, and predators” continue to terrorize the nation. “Mr. President,” he pleaded, “rid our country of these forces of darkness. Bring us down from this cross of cynicism.”
He also emphasized the growing hunger and hardship across the country. While he supported the removal of fuel subsidies, he stressed that “mere palliatives diminish the dignity of citizens.” He urged the government to make food security a fundamental human right and tackle the root causes of poverty and violence.
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Reflecting on Nigeria’s prolonged insecurity, Kukah criticized the lack of accountability, saying: “Kidnapping has become a tool to undermine the very structure of our country… Is this crisis a sign of incapacity — or are some benefiting from the chaos?”
He called on both leaders and citizens to stand against this wave of destruction and reclaim Nigeria’s future.
“We are the light of the world, a city on a hill,” he said. “But if insecurity continues, it will drown the goodwill of any government.”
As he concluded his Easter message, Bishop Kukah encouraged Nigerians to hold on to hope and work together to build a nation that reflects justice, peace, and the dignity of all.
“Mr. President,” he ended, “step up, lead boldly, and bring us down from this cross of shame.”
