Prominent Christian leaders have raised alarm over
Nigeria’s current state, warning that the country is facing deepening crises
and drifting towards instability.
The clerics—including Felix Omobude, Mike Okonkwo, Ayo
Oritsejafor, and Isa El-Buba—spoke during a press conference organised by Cross
Campaign in Ikeja, Lagos.
In their joint address, they highlighted growing
concerns over insecurity, economic hardship, electoral malpractice, and
governance challenges, urging authorities to take immediate and decisive steps.
Speaking on governance and the rule of law, Omobude
stressed the importance of judicial independence, cautioning against any form
of interference that could undermine democratic institutions.
Okonkwo described the economic situation as severe,
noting that rising costs of living have made it increasingly difficult for many
Nigerians to afford basic necessities. He pointed to issues such as fuel prices
exceeding ?1,000 per litre and the strain of the ?70,000 minimum wage, adding
that many citizens are struggling with housing, healthcare, and transportation.
He also criticised the state of public services,
including healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
On the political front, Oritsejafor expressed concern
over what he described as the growing monetisation of elections, arguing that
financial influence is overshadowing merit and leadership competence. He warned
that candidates backed by heavy funding may prioritise repayment of political
debts over governance.
Addressing security, El-Buba said the country is
experiencing widespread and escalating violence across several regions. He
noted that millions have been displaced, with over 12 million people reportedly
living in internally displaced persons camps, while some communities have been
overtaken by attackers.
The clerics called on the Federal Government to take
urgent action, including declaring a comprehensive state of emergency on
security and establishing well-equipped state policing systems to address the
crisis.
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