Senior pastor, Sarah Omakwu, has delivered a strong message on insecurity and governance in Nigeria during an Easter Sunday service, expressing concern over rising violence and the state of leadership in the country.
Addressing her congregation, the cleric spoke emotionally about recent incidents across parts of the country, including Jos, Benue State, and Kwara State, highlighting what she described as the worsening security situation.
Speaking directly, she said she felt compelled to speak out, describing herself as a “mother in the nation,” while directing parts of her message to Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“I have watched what is going on around our country with pain… the government is failing us,” she said, pointing to what she described as growing insecurity and inconsistent responses to crises.
Pastor Omakwu also questioned what she called disparities in how security forces respond to unrest in different regions, suggesting that similar incidents are handled differently depending on location.
She raised further concerns about attacks, displacement of communities, and what she described as a lack of urgency in addressing these issues, urging authorities to ensure fairness and justice for all citizens.
“Nigeria belongs to all of us… what you do in the south, do in the north, and what you do in the north, do in the south,” she said, calling for unity and equal treatment nationwide.
The development comes amid another conversation involving religious leaders, as Esther Ajayi also made headlines following a video showing her distributing food packages branded with the image of President Tinubu.
The contrasting actions of both clerics have sparked wider discussions about the role of religious leaders in national discourse, especially at a time when public concern over security and governance continues to grow.
What you should know
Pastor Sarah Omakwu has used her Easter message to openly criticise insecurity and governance in Nigeria, calling for fairness, unity, and equal treatment across regions.
Her remarks highlight growing public frustration over security challenges and perceived inconsistencies in government response.
The situation is further amplified by contrasting actions from another cleric, Esther Ajayi, fueling debates about the role of religious leaders in shaping political and social conversations during critical national moments.
