Adeboye: It Is Unfair To Transfer Your Responsibilities To An 84-Year-Old Man – Peter Obi Warns Nigerian Youths

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has cautioned Nigerian youths to desist from verbally attacking the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Enoch Adeboye.

Obi argued that the responsibilities of Nigerians should not be placed on Adeboye, warning against an attempt to fuel religious divisions.

Naija News reports that Obi gave the warning in a post on his 𝕏 account.

He asserted that some politicians exploit such sentiments when they are unable to compete on ideas, character, performance, and vision.

Obi said, “Today, I see similar efforts emerging again, sometimes in more subtle and sophisticated ways. Narratives are planted, amplified, and circulated, often by individuals who genuinely believe they are defending a worthy cause, without recognising the broader agenda behind such campaigns.” 

According to him, many well-meaning Nigerians unknowingly became involved in narratives designed to create suspicion and disunity among citizens.

The former presidential candidate argued that politicians who are unable to compete on ideas, performance, character and vision often resort to exploiting ethnic, religious and identity differences to gain political advantage.

Obi warned that similar tactics are beginning to emerge again, sometimes in more subtle forms, through narratives aimed at dividing Nigerians.

He also defended Adeboye, describing the cleric as one of Nigeria’s foremost fathers of faith who has consistently preached peace, prayer, love, reconciliation and national unity throughout his ministry.

“Let me state clearly that Pastor Enoch Adeboye remains one of the foremost fathers of faith in our nation. For decades, he has consistently preached the virtues of peace, prayer, love, reconciliation, and national unity. Even when faced with provocation, his response has always reflected humility, restraint, wisdom, and grace.

“At 84 years of age, it would be unfair for young and able-bodied Nigerians to transfer to him responsibilities that properly belong to them. The task of building a better Nigeria rests primarily on the shoulders of the younger generation. It is their duty to lead the conversations, champion the reforms, and drive the positive change our nation urgently requires,” Obi said.

He stressed that the responsibility of building a better Nigeria rests largely on the younger generation, urging them to lead conversations on reforms and national development rather than allow themselves to be used to promote division.