The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Cardinal John Onaiyekan in
this exclusive interview with Sahara reporters condemned the criticisms
directed at the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress
(APC), General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), following the controversy
surrounding his health and certificates.The revered Archbishop also said
there is a general air of fear and anxiety in the atmosphere; expressed
by the fact that many people are moving their families to where they
consider safe havens.He attributed post-election violence to the
disappointment or even anger at election results that are perceived to
be not in line with the reality of the votes cast.Onaiyekan advised the
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), not to be partisan
saying the body should be independent as its name says.In the same vein,
he advised security agents to protect every Nigerian citizen and all
political parties without bias.On the controversy surrounding Buhari’s
certiificate, Onaiyekan posits that it is an uncivilized attitude
towards the election.
