A cleric, Evangelist Lucky Obayendo, has urged political leaders in the country to imbibe altruistic and selfless virtues to be able give dividends of democracy to the citizenry.
He urged political leaders at all levels of governance in the country to rule with the fear of God and show compassion to the masses by coming up with policies that will reduce poverty in the country.
The clergyman expressed dismay that corruption is still prevalent in Nigeria despite repeated promises to reduce the menace, noting that political officeholders seemed not concerned about the welfare of the masses who elected them and their political parties into office but their personal enrichment.
Obayendo made the remarks while ministering during the grand finale of a five-day open-air revival held at the Gospel Faith Mission International (GOFAMINT), Hephzibah Cathedral, Kajola, Ikere Ekiti.
The revival which had as its theme, “Bind the Strongman,” also featured a special prayer to God to deliver Nigeria from bad leadership and restore the country on the path of righteous leadership and economic recovery for the citizens to enjoy a new lease of life and for the restoration of the country’s lost glory.
The cleric, who is the District Evangelist for GOFAMINT, Irele District, in Ondo State said “it is wicked and ungodly for political officeholders to be stealing public funds amid unprecedented pangs of suffering being inflicted on the poor masses.”
He warned that “God has power to visit his anger on those using their transient position to oppress the less privileged and inflict pain on the poor.
“It is very wicked and ungodly for our leaders in Nigeria to be stealing and stashing public funds amidst an unprecedented suffering our people are going through in Nigeria where people now find it difficult to make ends meet and stay afloat.
“There is a need for our leaders to work on making life easier for the citizens by turning around our economy positively and also working to ensure that our currency becomes stronger when compared to some countries around us.
“There are some basic ways that a government can assist the citizens. These include provision of good roads, affordable fuel and regular and affordable power supply.”