The Catholic Priests in Kaduna State under the umbrella of the Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA), have demanded a more explanation regarding the situation and looking at the best way to avoid an impending religious war. According to a report by The Guardian, the Priests have written a petition to President Bola Tinubu and the State Governor, Uba Sani, to show their displeasure with El- Rufai' s statement. The protest letter by Kaduna, Zaria, and Kafanchan chapters of the body was signed by chairmen of Kaduna, Kafanchan, and Zaria dioceses, Rev. The Catholic Priests demand to know the stand of the President and the Kaduna State Governor over the statement, stressing that it' s clear that the former Governor intends to cause commotion across the country. It was also reported that the petition was also addressed to the pontiff in the Vatican.

Source: The Guardian June 09, 2023 09:47 UTC