Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria leaders from Benue State oppose emergency rule calls for their region. Archbishop Alexander Nyoonkyegh spoke at Saturday press conference rejecting demands for federal intervention. Some Catholic priests earlier asked President Bola Tinubu to declare emergency powers because of security problems. The bishops group believes Governor Hyacinth Alia deserves support instead of emergency measures. Religious leaders should unite behind their governor during difficult times.
Archbishop Nyoonkyegh called emergency rule demands unnecessary and harmful to state progress. Governor Alia works as both political leader and religious clergyman serving the people faithfully. The archbishop said church officials must protect and encourage their fellow minister rather than request outside control. Emergency powers could remove local leadership and create worse conditions across Benue State. Rivers State faced similar problems after federal administrators replaced elected officials.
The religious leader reminded other clergy that God grants all authority to human governments. Bishops should pray for Governor Alia and help him succeed rather than fight against his administration. The archbishop quoted Bible verses about respecting established leadership during challenging periods. Church members must stand together and support their brother who serves both religious and political communities. Spiritual backing strengthens leaders more than criticism or calls for federal takeover.
Archbishop Nyoonkyegh called emergency rule demands unnecessary and harmful to state progress. Governor Alia works as both political leader and religious clergyman serving the people faithfully. The archbishop said church officials must protect and encourage their fellow minister rather than request outside control. Emergency powers could remove local leadership and create worse conditions across Benue State. Rivers State faced similar problems after federal administrators replaced elected officials.
The religious leader reminded other clergy that God grants all authority to human governments. Bishops should pray for Governor Alia and help him succeed rather than fight against his administration. The archbishop quoted Bible verses about respecting established leadership during challenging periods. Church members must stand together and support their brother who serves both religious and political communities. Spiritual backing strengthens leaders more than criticism or calls for federal takeover.
