The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 presidential election.
The President-General of the conference, Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, announced the endorsement on Wednesday in a video that circulated widely online during the organisation’s 2026 synod.
Kawas said the decision followed the group’s assessment of the Tinubu administration, particularly its appointments and policies since assuming office.
He argued that the President had demonstrated inclusiveness in his appointments despite contesting the 2023 presidential election on a Muslim-Muslim ticket.
“He did not only appoint at the national level; he also supported the emergence of Christian governors to be the majority in Nigeria. He has stood with Christianity alongside his wife,” Kawas said.
The bishop also commended the ruling All Progressives Congress for appointing what he described as a born-again Christian and preacher of the gospel as its national leader.
“Also, for the first time, the ruling party appointed a born-again Christian and preacher of the gospel to be the national leader of the party,” he said.
Kawas said members of the conference would continue to support the President through prayers and advocacy for policies and programmes they believe are aimed at developing the country.
“We are here today to reassure him of our solid support; we are standing with him in prayers and advocacy for the good programmes he has brought forth for the liberation of Nigeria,” he said.
“We stand with the President today, and as long as he’s willing to be our President and even come in 2027, we will still be standing with him.
“On this, this house has endorsed him for the 2027 presidency.”
Bishops Urge Inclusion of Religious Leaders
The CBCN President-General also said President Tinubu had responded to the group’s earlier call for him to engage United States President Donald Trump over insecurity in Nigeria.
Kawas, however, urged the Federal Government to give religious leaders greater consideration when making political appointments.
He called for both Christian and Muslim religious leaders to be included in government appointments, arguing that they should not be overlooked during the selection process.
The synod was attended by several government officials, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris.
