Cleric to politicians: Your children study abroad, ours suffer at home

Primate Samuel Bisi Ademosu has accused Nigerian politicians of self-centred governance, saying their children study abroad while young Nigerians at home suffer.

Founder of Mount Jieaworrar All Saints Church of Christ, Primate Samuel Bisi Ademosu, has criticised Nigerian politicians for what he called their selfish governance style, Daily Post reports.

He spoke at the 2026 Convention and 22nd Anniversary Thanksgiving Service at the Celestial Church of Christ, Agidingbi Cathedral, Ikeja, Lagos.

“Politicians should look at the masses and do something to alleviate their suffering. They are self-centered; they don’t have the fear of God in them,” he said.

“Their children study abroad, yet they cannot maintain proper standards for our local youths here at home,” he added, citing rising homelessness and drug use among youths.

President of the United Aladura Churches (UAC), Most Rev. Araloyin Isaiah Oyeyemi, said “only righteous leaders who possess the fear of God can rescue the citizenry from prevailing hardships.”

Former UAC president Samson Banjo said: “This country’s unity and existence are sustained up till today by the prayers of the people of God, particularly of white-garment churches.”