Shehu Sani: Catholic bishops have always spoken truth to powerReacting to the controversy, Shehu Sani defended the bishops’ integrity, saying they had consistently challenged governments since the military era without partisan considerations. “To me, the Catholic bishops are the conscience of the country. “Even if we politicians are lying to him and say things are good everywhere, the Catholic bishops can never say that. And that’s why they are Catholic bishops.” He also dismissed suggestions that the bishops represented any political party, saying the conference’s position reflected extensive consultations among Catholic bishops across the country.