Naija News reports that Akume disclosed this in a statement he personally signed following reactions that trailed President Tinubu’s recent meeting with the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria. He dismissed speculations that Tinubu’s administration was working towards a one-party state, assuring Nigerians that the government remained committed to multi-party democracy and credible elections. He added that the administration remained “deeply respectful of the independence of the Independent National Electoral Commission, in the spirit of true democracy.” Akume said the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation would continue consultations with the Catholic Bishops, other religious bodies and relevant stakeholders to build consensus on issues affecting the nation. He said the meeting between President Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops was frank and constructive, with discussions covering insecurity, economic hardship, education, public services, electoral credibility, political pluralism and religious freedom.