The Nigeria National Christian Coalition (NNCC), a pro-Christian political organisation, has urged all Nigerians, at home and in diaspora, to emulate the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah for his good works, especially his ability to speak truth to power, stand up against spiritual immorality, evils in government, and always taking a stand in support of the masses.
In a statement signed by the convener of the organisation, Apostle Titi Oluwadare, just as Father Matthew Kukah celebrates his 70th birthday this week in Abuja, NNCC says Kukah has been a beacon of hope in Nigeria, adding that he is one of the few Christian leaders whose lives and activities mirror the life of Jesus and the apostles of yore.
He said: “In a world where Church leaders are under heavy surveillance and social media castigation, Father Kukah is seen and hailed as one of those who have not bowed to Baal, a source of hope, caution, truth and stability.”
Continuing he noted, “as a protagonist of peace, he has been able to properly balance his priestly role to his flock with his role as a guardian in national politics.”
On different occasions, he said the bishop has tweaked the ear of governments when they veer off track and has made himself available for service in various committees, bringing to bear his credibility on the committees, thus giving them the believability they require to perform their duties and carry Nigerians along.
He said: “It is within this matrix that NNCC finds it convenient to invite him to the Meet the Church Conference, which comes up in Abuja on September 20, 2022.
“He is one of the speakers invited to help negotiate and chart a new direction for Nigeria and the Nigerian Church in a season of spiritual anomie where the Church is being swept aside from the limelight and relevance of national politics.”
NNCC says they can only pray that the Lord would give Father Kukah many more years so he would be of service not only to the Church, but to Nigeria so that the dream of the Church for righteousness to take over the earth would be a reality even in his lifetime.
