Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has defended Pastor Enoch Adeboye against growing public criticism, arguing that the revered cleric is not responsible for Nigeria’s challenges and should not be made the focus of public frustration.
In a statement posted on X on Thursday, Ezekwesili said while Nigerians’ anger over the country’s worsening insecurity, economic hardship and governance failures is understandable, the frustration is being directed at the wrong target.
According to her, years of corruption, insecurity and unfulfilled promises have created widespread distrust of politicians, institutions and influential figures whom many citizens believe should hold leaders accountable.
She noted that many Nigerians expect religious leaders to play a greater role in demanding accountability from those in power but insisted that Adeboye has consistently spoken and prayed for the country.
Ezekwesili described the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, as
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