The 2027 Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has commended the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) for speaking out on the country’s socio-economic challenges, describing its intervention as an act of courage and patriotism. His submission follows a recent exchange of words between the administration of President Bola Tinubu and some catholic bishops, including the Archbishop Emeritus, Catholic Diocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, over current happenings in the country. According to Kwankwaso, the country’s challenges require urgent, sincere and people-centred responses from those in positions of leadership. Kwankwaso added that collective commitment and responsible leadership remained essential to building a peaceful, united and prosperous Nigeria. He concluded by praying for the country, saying, “May Almighty Allah continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”