The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has criticized the state of Nigeria’s independence, describing it as a form of bondage rather than freedom.
In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the cleric lamented that the country has not improved since independence and that those who fought tirelessly for freedom have not been adequately honored.
Primate Ayodele stressed that political and social divisions have hindered Nigeria from experiencing true independence.
“At 65, we are still not better. Those who fought recklessly for our independence have not been fully appreciated. They need to be appreciated by Nigeria getting united, but as it stands, we are not yet fully independent because of our several differences as a nation, especially politically,” he said.
He added that the independence being celebrated has only brought hardship, lack of peace, and uncertainty to citizens.
“It’s unfortunate that the country is being run just the way people want; leaders are not appreciated, and people who have worked tirelessly have not been allowed to gain ground,” he stated.
Primate Ayodele further urged Nigerian leaders to address five critical areas for the nation to achieve meaningful independence: insecurity, increased production, mineral resource utilization, agriculture, and true federalism.
Warning that Nigeria is “sitting on a time bomb,” he noted that growing disunity, tribal conflict, and poor governance have left many citizens praying for separation.
“A lot of people are praying for separation; they have seen the government as without direction, there is tribal war, and I doubt if we are improving because we are not committed. Nigeria is in a very difficult independence moment, and we are sitting on a time bomb,” he cautioned.
Source:Africa Publicity
