The Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor, Bishop of Awka Catholic Diocese, has voiced sharp criticism against President Bola Tinubu for failing to deliver on key pledges made during the 2023 election campaign. Speaking at the funeral mass for Mrs. Christiana Onuabuchi Ekweozor, mother of APGA chieftain Dr. Augustine Azubuike Ekweozor, the bishop urged politicians to embrace accountability and selfless service.
Ezeokafor highlighted Tinubu’s broken promise to improve electricity supply within two years of assuming office. He noted that instead of addressing the nation’s power crisis, the president installed a state-of-the-art solar system at the presidential villa. “By doing so, the administration has signaled that there is no hope for enhanced power supply for ordinary Nigerians,” the bishop asserted.
He described the move as an impeachable offense in any civilized society, where leaders prioritize the common good over personal comfort. The prelate also decried the escalating insecurity and soaring cost of living, worsened by the removal of fuel subsidies. He questioned the government’s claim that subsidy savings would be reinvested in critical infrastructure, stating, “We see no evidence of these funds improving our daily lives.”
Calling on citizens to remain vigilant ahead of the 2027 elections, Ezeokafor urged them to elect leaders capable of transforming the country’s trajectory. He also eulogized the deceased as a devout Catholic and offered condolences to her family, including Dr. Azubuike Ekweozor, who thanked attendees for their support. The funeral drew a large gathering of clergy, business leaders, traditional rulers, and government officials, including Anambra State Assembly Speaker Somtochukwu Udeze.