Charismatic Bishops Conference Backs Tinubu for Second Term in 2027

The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 presidential election.

The President-General of the conference, Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, announced the endorsement on Wednesday while speaking at the organisation’s 2026 synod.

Kawas said the decision followed the group’s assessment of the Tinubu administration, arguing that the President had not demonstrated nepotism in his appointments despite contesting the 2023 election on a Muslim-Muslim ticket.

He also credited Tinubu with supporting the emergence of Christian governors across the country and said the President had demonstrated support for Christianity alongside his wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu.

“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 CBCN leader also commended the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) 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 the bishops would continue to support Tinubu through prayers and advocacy, particularly for 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.”

The CBCN president further said Tinubu had responded to the group’s call for him to engage United States President Donald Trump over insecurity in Nigeria.

Kawas, however, urged the Federal Government to consider religious leaders, both Christians and Muslims, in political appointments.

He argued that religious leaders should not be overlooked in the selection of individuals for government positions.

The 2026 synod was attended by dignitaries including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris.