Pastor Tunde Bakare, the General Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, has expressed grave concerns over the current direction of Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu, warning that the nation is descending into tyranny and an abuse of power.
In a recent sermon, Bakare criticized the "emi lokan" (it's my turn) mentality that he believes has permeated the political landscape. He argued that such entitlement politics fosters an imperial presidency that is detached from the people and increasingly intolerant of dissent.
Bakare also condemned the administration's recent actions, including the removal of the fuel subsidy and the handling of economic reforms, which he described as impulsive and poorly managed. He emphasized that these policies have disproportionately affected the poor, who are now bearing the brunt of the decisions made by a few powerful individuals benefiting from the status quo.
Furthermore, Bakare criticized the use of government apparatus against critics, labeling it as petty vengeance that could backfire. He specifically mentioned the arrests and detentions of individuals like Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, and Abdulrasheed Bawa, the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, suggesting that these actions are more about vendetta than genuine accountability.
The pastor's remarks add to a growing chorus of voices expressing concern over the current administration's approach to governance and its implications for democracy and human rights in Nigeria.
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