The Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Center, Sam Adeyemi has decried the huge gap between the leaders and the masses, saying it is a peculiar problem in Africa.
He said African countries are dealing with a deeply rooted leadership culture that makes the leader very powerful and the led practically a slave, across almost all sectors.
Speaking against the backdrop of the military coup in Niger Republic in a series of tweets on Thursday, the clergyman said neither military, democratic nor monarchical systems have fostered rapid development in most African countries.
While stating that it was time to address the real problem, Adeyemi said the only way out is to intentionally replace old beliefs and behaviours with new ones, adding that democracy has thrived best in countries that value life and equality.
He wrote, “The military coup in Niger draws attention to Africa’s leadership issues. The leaders of the coup have cited security concerns due to threats…