The Presiding Pastor of Livingspring Chapel Worldwide, Femi Emmanuel, says many politicians search conferences with widespread Normal Overseers not for religious functions however to safe the help of their giant congregations.
Talking with journalists on Saturday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Emmanuel mentioned politicians typically worth the electoral affect of spiritual leaders over their religious steering.
“When politicians go to widespread Normal Overseers, they arrive primarily for political causes, to get their members to vote for them,” he mentioned. “I inform my congregation on a regular basis: it’s your votes they’re after. And once they say, ‘Dad, pray for me,’ Dad will pray, however Dad can’t change something. Politicians solely take heed to those that assist them win their primaries.”
The cleric urged Nigerians to grasp the political system higher, stressing that vital selections are made on the grassroots by individuals who typically lack the capability for such tasks.
“I need Nigerians to pay attention. Good Nigerians don’t attend ward conferences, we’re too refined. However should you attend ward conferences, you’ll cry. Individuals battle over ₦1,000 despatched to them, but these are the individuals who select delegates. Delegates decide candidates, and candidates decide leaders. In case you don’t have delegates, you possibly can’t have candidates,” he mentioned.
Emmanuel additionally known as on the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Authorities to be extra centered and prioritise nationwide safety.
“You’re daring and brave, however you’ve gotten discovered your self in a really troublesome state of affairs,” he mentioned, addressing the president. “He didn’t begin this terrorism, however he should make sure that peace returns to each a part of Nigeria.”
He argued that returning Nigeria to a regional system of presidency would resolve many of the nation’s challenges.
“Our downside can be 90 per cent solved if we return to regional authorities. If we don’t, the issue will persist and will worsen,” he warned.