Ezekwesili Defends Adeboye, Blames Governance Failures

Oby Ezekwesili, a former minister, defended Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in response to growing public criticism. In a statement shared on Thursday, Ezekwesili acknowledged the widespread frustration among Nigerians due to insecurity, economic hardship, and governance failures.

She argued that anger is often misdirected towards individuals like Adeboye instead of addressing the systemic issues at the root of Nigeria's challenges. Ezekwesili noted that years of corruption and unfulfilled political promises have deepened distrust in leaders and institutions.

She called for religious leaders to take a stronger stand on national issues and emphasized that Adeboye has consistently spoken out for the country. Ezekwesili described Adeboye as a humble servant of God dedicated to promoting peace and development.

She cautioned against focusing on less important issues while deeper structural problems remain unresolved, urging the nation to acknowledge the broader context of public criticism.