Veteran Nigerian musician, Eedris Abdulkareem, has sharply criticised Pastor Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), regarding the severe economic hardship currently afflicting Nigerians.
Religious leaders in Nigeria wield significant influence, often shaping public opinion and political discourse.
Idris is holding Pastor Adeboye to account for his perceived silence in recent political climates, despite his significant influence and impactful sermons.
Also, he claims that the cleric was actively involved in politics during Goodluck Jonathan’s presidency.
At the time, he organised a large rally called the “One Million Man March” and spoke out on important national issues.
Under President Tinubu’s administration, the man of God has noticeably spoken less on political matters.
Furthermore, musician Eedris Abdulkareem criticised him for being quiet now and questioned why he was not speaking out as much as he did before.
Indeed, there are many factors that could contribute to his silence.
Pastor Adeboye’s recent silence on political matters could be attributed to strategic neutrality, prioritising spiritual leadership over activism.
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Also, the current political climate being less conducive to overt religious involvement.
As Pastor Adeboye ages, he may be concentrating more on ensuring stability and planning for leadership changes within the RCCG.
This focus could be why he’s less directly involved in political issues now
Furthermore, the silence of influential religious leaders like Pastor Adeboye could impact public perception, political accountability and social impact.
It could be perceived as complicity or indifference to national issues, potentially reducing activism and progress on social justice issues.
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