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Politics● LowSep 14 · Sep 14, 2026, 3:30 PM

When the pulpit becomes political currency, By David Nzekwu

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Premium Times · Sub-Saharan Africa

The confusion that followed the Abuja event also reveals the fragility of religious representation. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria reportedly moved to distinguish itself from the similarly named charismatic body. The clarification mattered because public authority often depends on who can plausibly claim to speak for whom. Nigeria’s Christian population is vast and diverse. […] The post When the pulpit becomes political currency, By David Nzekwu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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