Obiageli Ezekwesili, a former minister of education, has spoken up for Pastor Enoch Adeboye in the face of mounting public criticism, claiming that the esteemed preacher is not to blame for Nigeria’s problems and shouldn’t be the target of public ire.
Ezekwesili said in a statement published on X on Thursday that although Nigerians’ dissatisfaction over the nation’s deteriorating insecurity, economic hardship, and governance shortcomings is understandable, it is being aimed at the wrong person.
She claims that years of insecurity, corruption, and broken promises have led to a general mistrust of politicians, organizations, and powerful people, who many people think should be held responsible.
She emphasized that Adeboye has continuously spoken and prayed for the nation, despite the fact that many Nigerians expect religious leaders to take a more active role in holding those in positions of authority accountable.
Ezekwesili characterized Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, as a modest servant of God who has devoted his life to advancing national advancement and peace.
The former minister cautioned against the nation’s propensity to ignore more urgent national crises in favor of less significant ones.
Pastor E.A. Adeboye, who is grounded in spiritual and scriptural insight, has frequently opted to remain silent in the face of criticism, much like a real bearer of the Cross of Christ. He taught me to do the same over the years.
However, we must not overlook the historical clarity that this moment demands. In order to assist us return to what really matters and the gravity of this moment, I must write in public.
In doing so, it is essential to first recognize the larger context in which public figure criticisms have exploded in our troubled nation.
“Nigerians are worn out. A deep pool of frustration has been created by decades of institutional corruption, economic suffering, insecurity, and broken promises.
This annoyance has turned into a deep mistrust of politicians, organizations, and powerful people that the public feels have the moral right to hold those in positions of authority accountable.
Today, the cry is straightforward throughout Nigeria:
“Our religious leaders need to step up and assist in freeing Nigeria from the control of incompetent, dishonest, and self-centered politicians.
This is the main issue. Nothing more,” she wrote in part of her statement.
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