‘I Will Follow Adeboye’s Example’ – Apostle Suleman Declines To Join Public Protests Over Insecurity
The Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has stated that he will not participate in public campaigns or protests concerning Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, citing the example of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye.
Apostle Suleman made the remarks while reacting to criticisms directed at Pastor Adeboye by some Nigerians who accused the revered cleric of remaining silent on the security and economic challenges facing the country under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Speaking during a church service in Auchi, Edo State, Suleman defended Pastor Adeboye, insisting that claims that the RCCG leader led protests during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan were inaccurate.
According to him, the activities carried out at the time were not protests but prayer initiatives organized under the umbrella of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN).
He explained that Christian leaders were encouraged to embark on prayer walks and intercessory programmes in response to national challenges rather than engage in political demonstrations.
“There are people attacking Daddy G.O., Pastor Adeboye, claiming that he protested during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan but is not doing the same under President Tinubu. That is not correct. He did not protest. It was the PFN that directed pastors and church leaders to embark on a prayer walk,” Suleman said.
The cleric also questioned the expectations placed on the 84-year-old church leader, arguing that it was unreasonable for critics to demand that Pastor Adeboye personally lead public protests.
He described Adeboye as a respected spiritual father whose primary role is to provide spiritual guidance and prayer support for the nation.
Suleman further declared that he would align himself with the approach adopted by Pastor Adeboye, emphasizing that he would not be drawn into public agitation over national issues.
“As a son of Pastor Adeboye, if he is not speaking out in that manner, I will not speak out too,” he stated.
The comments have sparked conversations among religious and political observers regarding the role of faith leaders in addressing governance, insecurity and socio-economic challenges facing the country.
AIV NEWS reports that debates continue over whether religious leaders should take more active public positions on national issues or focus primarily on spiritual interventions and advocacy through established religious platforms.
