Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah has slammed politicians running to clerics for endorsement before elections.
He explained that rather than running to bishops and imams for blessings, politicians should instead align themselves with the aspirations of the electorate.
The respected cleric stated this in an appearance on Channels Television on Tuesday.
Kukah said that Nigeria’s democracy was presently a joke, adding that election was for the highest bidder.
“What we are practicing in Nigeria, it’s just theoretically we answer the name democracy. But in reality, what we are dealing with is a feudal system that is tied to agencies and ideologies that have got nothing to do with democracy.
“When last did you see a politician across Europe which we are trying to imitate go and bow to the queen or king or seek blessings from a bishop. We have too many intervening variables that are confusing the narrative.
“We are really not practicing the principles of democracy and it lies in the fact that only those who have money can hope to be voted into power.
“If you feel you need to be anointed to ascend to power then we are running a theocracy,” Kukah stated.
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