Atiku felicitates with Kukah at 70, hails contributions to democracy

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Get together (PDP) within the 2023 common elections, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday, felicitated with the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Father Mathew Kukah, describing him as a formidable advocate for good governance.

Atiku in a press release in Abuja, on Tuesday, emphasised that Bishop Kukah’s contributions to Nigeria’s democracy are immeasurable and unquantifiable.

Describing him as a outstanding public mental, the previous Vice President mentioned that Kukah, as a person of God, had by no means hesitated to talk out on Nigeria’s ills.

He maintained that Kukah criticised leaders once they derailed from the duty of offering good governance and deepening the democracy.

Atiku highlighted: “Bishop Kukah is extensively misunderstood as a result of he speaks reality to energy; a job that always attracts adversaries in our type of society.

“Spiritual leaders are the ethical compass and conscience of the individuals, and subsequently, they’ve the duty to inform leaders the reality when they’re going flawed.

“Kukah is a good asset to Nigeria and humanity due to his tireless dedication to peace, unity and peaceable coexistence within the nation and the eagerness he attaches to those efforts is wonderful.

“Not as soon as did I ever hear Kukah preach hate or bigotry in his sermons. All his sermons are centered on points that may make Nigeria higher.

“His ardour for our unity and justice for all is one among his biggest virtues.”

Atiku acknowledged that Kukah is a “big fountain of inspiration.”

He mentioned that it was unattainable to work together with the cleric with out tapping from his depth of information, knowledge and unbelievable expertise about life.

Atiku wished Kukah God’s continued blessing in good well being and plenty of extra years of service to the nation and humanity.