Fake Catholic Youth Letter Exposed: Real Body Warns of Impersonation
(By The Political Razzmatazz Editorial Team | Political News)
The timing of a recent controversial letter says a lot about the current political climate in Nigeria. Just as Cardinal John Onaiyekan’s strong criticism of the Tinubu government’s handling of the country was making national headlines, a highly suspicious letter appeared. The goal seemed obvious: to make it look like Catholic youths were quietly distancing themselves from the Cardinal’s criticism right when his voice mattered most.
However, the truth has now come out. A letter titled “Our Faith Must Rise Above Partisan Politics,” which claimed to be from a group calling itself the “Catholic Youth Association of Nigeria (CYAN),” has been completely exposed as fake.
CYON: The Real Body Speaks Out
The genuine national body, the Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON), quickly came forward to set the record straight.
In a strong disclaimer, CYON completely distanced itself from the circulating document, describing it as “false, fraudulent and unauthorised”. The statement was jointly signed by top leaders of the organisation, including:
- Gosife Kizito Eze (National President)
- Rev. Fr. Maurice Mbeke (National Chaplain)
- Francisca A. Adesokan (National Secretary)
CYON clarified that the group named on the fake document—the “Catholic Youth Association of Nigeria (CYAN)”—does not even exist. The organisation confirmed that the letterhead, logo, and contact details used in the fake letter were entirely fabricated to deceive the public.
A Warning of Legal Action
The real youth body did not mince words. CYON urged all Nigerians and the Catholic faithful to completely disregard the fake document. They warned that the letter was a deliberate and irresponsible act of impersonation designed solely to mislead the public.
Putting those responsible on notice, CYON officially stated that it reserves the right to pursue strict legal action against the creators of the forged document.
Public Reactions and Pushback
The circulation of the fake letter has drawn sharp reactions from prominent figures. Sam Amadi, the former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), publicly berated the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over the forged document.
In a message posted on social media, Amadi argued that a political party should be able to defend its position with powerful arguments instead of resorting to forgery.
As the debate over the relationship between religious leaders and political authority continues, the exposure of this fake letter serves as a strong reminder to citizens to always verify the source of political documents circulating online.