Political and religious criticism of Tinubu administration

Political and religious figures in Nigeria have raised various criticisms regarding the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, President-General of the Charismatic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, alleged that certain individuals are sponsoring terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping to discredit the President. Kawas claimed international intelligence suggests these security issues are being exploited to “blackmail and blacklist” the President, similar to tactics used against former President Goodluck Jonathan. He also defended the bishops’ endorsement of Tinubu, stating the decision was not financially motivated and that “this endorsement has not given us any one naira.”

Following these claims, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) accused President Tinubu of failing to provide effective leadership and allegedly abdicating his duties to a “cabal” of family members and unelected aides. The APM criticized the administration’s handling of security, the economy, and the impact of fuel subsidy removal. The party also questioned the President’s absence from the United Nations General Assembly, arguing it hinders Nigeria’s global interests, and called for Tinubu to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race.