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2027: We dumped Peter Obi for Tinubu – Charismatic Bishops
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· September 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The Charismatic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria is the organization behind this endorsement, with Kawas at its helm. A group of clerics has changed its allegiance to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
A group of clerics has changed its allegiance to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This shift in support occurred ahead of the upcoming presidential election. The clerics, led by Leonard Kawas, initially backed a different candidate in the previous election. They now believe the president is making progress and have decided to support his re-election.
Further information about this decision is available from an interview with Leonard Kawas. The group's leader discussed their change of heart and the reasons behind it.
The Charismatic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria is the organization behind this endorsement, with Kawas at its helm.
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Category: government Published: September 15, 2026 Source: Daily Post Nigeria Reading time: 1 min
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