2027: Charismatic Bishops endorse Tinubu for re-election, cite appointments, policies as reasons

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 during the organisation’s 2026 synod.

Kawas said the decision followed the group’s assessment of the Tinubu administration, arguing that the President had demonstrated inclusiveness in his appointments despite contesting the 2023 election on a Muslim-Muslim ticket.

He also commended Tinubu for what he described as his support for Christian political leaders across the country.

“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 praised 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 members of the conference would continue to support Tinubu through prayers and advocacy for programmes they believe would contribute to Nigeria’s development.

“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 conference’s call for him to engage United States President Donald Trump over the security challenges facing Nigeria.

Kawas, however, called on the Federal Government to give religious leaders, both Christians and Muslims, greater consideration in political appointments.

He argued that religious leaders should not be overlooked when government positions are being shared, citing their influence and role in society.

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

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