Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has warned religious leaders against insulting and castigating the government at all levels.
OsunDailyNG reports that Mrs. Tinubu gave the warning at the opening ceremony of a four-day International Conference of the African Biblical Leadership Initiative scheduled to be held in Abuja.
The ABLI initiative, themed ‘Value-based leadership model for Africa,’ attracted several African and European leaders as well as global Christian leaders.
The National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of New Partnership for Africa’s Development, Princess Gloria Akobundu, who represented Remi Tinubu, urged religious leaders to preach peace and follow in the footsteps of Christ by fervently praying for leaders in power instead of abusing them.
She also lamented numerous challenges plaguing today’s leadership, especially in Africa.
She said, “To our spiritual fathers, I urge you to build and foster peace and Development as well as to pray for the government. Let us not curse, insult and castigate the government. Rather, speak the truth to the leaders and conscience of our citizens.
“Let us not equate ourselves to God, nor take His place, knowing fully well that God can use anybody to achieve his purpose and fulfil His agenda here on earth. Africa is at a crossroads, facing numerous challenges that require effective leadership.
“As Christian leaders, we must embrace a value-based leadership model that reflects the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. This model must be built on justice, integrity, wisdom and social harmony.”
