The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, His Eminence
John Cardinal Onaiyekan , says government must
continue the legal efforts of thoroughly investigating
the crimes of the past , transparently and prosecute
all accused persons .
Speaking at the Catholic Bishops ’ Conference of
Nigeria, Cardinal Onaiyekan said that religious
institutions cannot remain distant in the ongoing war
against corruption and insurgency while a moral
spiritual battle is raging.
Cardinal Onaiyekan , while lamenting the problem of
endemic corruption which has left a trail of poverty
in the country , also asked the government to explore
other strategies for fighting terrorism and insurgency
in the country .
He said this while delivering his homily as Catholic
bishops from different states of the country came
together with Catholic faithful to celebrate mass as
part of activities to mark the Catholic Bishops ’
Conference.
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