"I SUSPEND YOU" - Cardinal Onaiyekan Reveals Why Gov. Alia Is Not A Catholic Priest

"I SUSPEND YOU" - Cardinal Onaiyekan Reveals Why Gov. Alia Is Not A Catholic Priest, Says "His Bishop Told Him No, Law Of Our Church Has Not Been Followed"

Former Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has clarified the status of Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, in the Catholic Church.

Speaking in a recent interview, the Cardinal said:

"I have nothing against Father Alia but you're asking a question, the law of our church has not been followed, he did not meet those criteria and his bishop told him no, and he decided he will go and his bishop said okay if you go I SUSPEND YOU"

Cardinal Onaiyekan explained that Governor Alia remains suspended from public ministry.