President Bola Tinubu’s Reforms and Catholic Church Ties Defended by Senator Orji Kalu

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Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has repeatedly defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the president has not insulted the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria and maintains a good relationship with the Church. Kalu warned he would quit the All Progressives Congress if Tinubu ever disrespected the Catholic bishops or the opposition.

Kalu also praised Tinubu’s economic agenda, noting that the removal of the fuel subsidy and the unification of the foreign‑exchange market have stabilised macro‑economic indicators such as the exchange rate, fuel price and foreign‑direct investment. He said these reforms are driving strong performance in Nigeria’s corporate sector, benefiting firms like Aradel Holdings and Seplat Energy, and that landmark upstream oil‑and‑gas transactions have been approved.

At the same time, Kalu acknowledged that the micro‑economy remains under strain because insecurity, banditry and regional conflicts keep farmers off their land and raise food prices. Former senator Dino Melaye also warned Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election that political endorsements cannot guarantee success, invoking the “God factor” and the failed civilian transition of former military ruler Sani Abacha.

Entities: All Progressives Congress · Aradel Holdings · Bola Tinubu · Cardinal John Onaiyekan · Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria · Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria · Dino Melaye · Orji Uzor Kalu · President Bola Ahmed Tinubu · Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Banditry is the main cause of micro‑economic instability and Tinubu is fighting bandits to restore farming. (Orji Uzor Kalu)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kalu will resign from the APC if Tinubu ever disrespects the Catholic bishops or the opposition. (Orji Uzor Kalu)
[● 3 SOURCES] Tinubu has a good relationship with the Catholic Church. (Orji Uzor Kalu)
[● 3 SOURCES] President Bola Tinubu did not insult the Catholic bishops. (Orji Uzor Kalu)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tinubu’s administration has made progress in infrastructure development and economic reforms. (Orji Uzor Kalu)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tinubu’s government has stabilized Nigeria’s macroeconomy. (Orji Uzor Kalu)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The All Progressives Congress failed to effectively communicate Tinubu’s achievements to Nigerians. (Orji Uzor Kalu)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Security successes have been recorded in Niger and Kebbi under Tinubu’s leadership. (Orji Uzor Kalu)
[● 2 SOURCES] Kalu said Tinubu’s administration has stabilised macro‑economic indicators such as the exchange rate, fuel price and foreign‑direct investment. (04e1961f-497e-403c-b96f-27b53d06492c, 29b601e2-2c71-4f25-a6e8-ba6ac25951e6)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Dino Melaye warned Tinubu that political endorsements cannot guarantee election success, citing the “God factor” and the failed civilian transition of former military ruler Sani Abacha. (96d8c6ba-1503-49da-a1bf-1add52dcac2f)
[● 3 SOURCES] Kalu claimed President Tinubu has not insulted the Catholic bishops and has a good relationship with the Catholic Church. (a62dc395-45f2-446a-9ab1-7f5df67b1495, 0f3cc809-b270-4976-b025-0c9e14ca9166, 04e1961f-497e-403c-b96f-27b53d06492c)
[● 2 SOURCES] The presidency approved the acquisition of Shell Petroleum Development Company assets by the Renaissance Africa Energy consortium and Seplat Energy’s acquisition of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited’s (ae046c19-3fab-4265-9718-e4fbae092641, b3f7c1f7-bf56-4e7e-aa97-3dca7ba03c14)