According to him, Nigeria’s security crisis is deeply rooted in ethnic and religious tensions, and any intervention that appears biased would only worsen the situation.
Barr. Abai also condemned the pension privileges granted to political office holders, calling it a moral tragedy that politicians who served briefly and enriched themselves through public resources continue to earn millions monthly, while “hungry Nigerian workers” struggle to receive salaries.
The GCCA urged the international community, including the United States and global human rights organizations, to intervene by investigating the atrocities and helping rebuild destroyed communities.
In July 2025, two seminarians were kidnapped at the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivhianakpodi, Auchi. A Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officer was killed during the attack. Even though ransom was reportedly paid by the Catholic Church, the two victims have still not been released.
The Federal Government’s inaction is deliberate, and Northern elders’ silence is complicity. Religious beliefs and political interests cannot justify ignoring this humanitarian crisis. Nigeria’s future hangs in the balance. We cannot afford to wait.