Mary Njoku Calls Out Religious Leaders for Accountability

Mary Njoku, a Nollywood actress and the boss of ROK TV, has sparked an online debate by criticizing religious leaders for misusing scripture to evade accountability. In a post on her official Instagram page, she specifically addressed the common misuse of the biblical phrase “touch not my anointed.” Njoku argued that this verse should only apply when a leader is falsely accused or intentionally harmed.

She contended that it is often manipulated to suppress the truth and silence legitimate public backlash resulting from a cleric’s own actions or words. Emphasizing that “men of God are still human” and capable of making mistakes, Njoku called on religious leaders to admit their errors, apologize when necessary, and foster honest conversations instead of hiding behind the notion of religious immunity.