Lalong replies critics over Pope comment
Simon Lalong, the governor of Plateau state has replied to critics over his referencing the Catholic Pope Francis in a comment he made Wednesday.
Lalong had said at a press conference that the Pope was not averse to his appointment as the director-general of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council,
The governor said his comment was not a denigration of the Pope. He deplored his critics for misconstruing his comment.
“My reference to the Holy Father the Pope was to emphasise that as a Christian born and raised in the Catholic faith, accepting the assignment given to me by my party the APC of which I am a founding member does not in any way remove my faith in Jesus Christ or my commitment to the Church in Nigeria and universally.
‘’Those who know me can attest to my respect for the Church, Christianity and Spiritual Fathers of all denominations. They know my modest contribution to the growth of the Church in Plateau State, Northern Nigerian and Nigeria at large and can testify to it”.
He avowed his regard for Christians and Church authorities and will continue to work hard in promoting the interests of Christians and adherents of other religions based on love, justice, equity and fairness which are encouraged in the Holy Bible and the Constitution of Nigeria.
