The Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has declared that there is no discernible difference between military rule and civilian governance after 26 years of democracy in Nigeria.
In a statement released on Friday to mark this year's Democracy Day and Nigeria's 26 years of uninterrupted democratic rule, Pastor Giwa criticized those who claim to have fought for democracy, labeling them as "enemies of Nigerians."
"Those who claim to have fought for democracy are the enemies of Nigerians. We didn't know they were paving the way for themselves to squander the resources of Nigeria," Giwa stated.
"For 26 years, Nigerians still find it difficult to differentiate between military rule and democracy. Under the current dispensation, Nigerians have witnessed economic shocks in all ramifications," he added.
Rising Poverty and Political Selfishness
The clergyman lamented the increasing level of poverty in Nigeria and called on citizens to seek divine intervention against what he described as "selfish politicians."
"Poverty is increasing while hatred among the people has continued to cause serious damage to the development of Nigeria," Giwa observed.
"At this time, we need to cry to God to deliver Nigeria from the hands of selfish politicians who want to destroy the country at all costs. So far, most Nigerians now believe the phrase that 'The devil you know is better than the angel you don't know.'"
Call for Leadership Accountability
Pastor Giwa challenged Nigerian leaders to reflect on their governance approach and impact on citizens' lives. He posed several critical questions:
"We need to begin to ask ourselves questions, such as: Are we transparent with the people we lead? What can people say after my leadership has expired? What have I done to improve the living standards of Nigerians?"
He further questioned whether leaders have implemented policies focused on social protection and equitable distribution of resources, concluding that without addressing these issues effectively, there is little to celebrate as a country.
"Rather than moving forward, why are we moving backward?" the pastor questioned, highlighting his concerns about Nigeria's democratic trajectory.
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