Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says young Nigerians should not expect Enoch Adeboye, general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), to shoulder the responsibility of rebuilding the nation at 84 years of age.
Obi shared his thoughts in a Thursday post on X, urging the youths to resist attempts by “self-centred” politicians to spark ethnic tension in the country.
The development comes amid social media claims that Adeboye publicly protested during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan but has remained silent as economic hardship and insecurity ravage Nigerians under President Bola Tinubu.
The church had dismissed the claim on Tuesday, explaining that the photograph being peddled online was taken during a nationwide peace walk organised by churches, following a directive from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Obi described Adeboye as one of Nigeria’s foremost fathers of faith, noting that the cleric had spent decades preaching peace, love, reconciliation and national unity.
“Even when faced with provocation, his response has always reflected humility, restraint, wisdom and grace,” he said.
“At 84 years of age, it would be unfair for young and able-bodied Nigerians to transfer to him responsibilities that properly belong to them.
“The task of building a better Nigeria rests primarily on the shoulders of the younger generation.
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