Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritize unity and govern for the benefit of all Nigerians, not just those who supported him during the election.
Speaking on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande on Channels Television on Sunday, the cleric stressed the need for inclusive governance.
He pointed out that while the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured the majority vote, a significant number of Nigerians voted against the party.
His words: “There are Nigerians who did not vote for APC. Granted that APC got the highest number of votes and that is why they have the right to rule us. But they also forget that there are millions of Nigerians who did not.
“Whatever the rules say, the reality is that more people vote against Mr President than those who voted for him.
“Even if you are a minority government, which is what I call what we have now, you still have a duty to serve the people and to do all you can to give everybody what is their right, and to rule well.”
“Campaigns are over. You now have to govern and govern the whole of Nigeria and every Nigerian.
“And therefore, the whole system whereby high political offices are given as a reward for those who were political activists, I don’t believe that that is the best way to move the nation forward.
“I would say, now that you (Tinubu) have been declared the President of Nigeria, sit down comfortably on that chair. As a religious leader, I would say God has allowed you on that chair.
“If God puts you there, you must then know that he is watching you and that He will be asking you what you did on that chair.”
