The Presiding Pastor of Livingspring Chapel International, Femi Emmanuel, has criticised the increasing involvement of church leaders in partisan political discourse, arguing that many pastors lack a proper understanding of politics and governance despite their genuine concern for Nigeria.
Speaking during an interview on TVC News’ Beyond the Headlines with Nifemi Oguntoye, on Wednesday, Emmanuel said many clerics make public pronouncements on political issues without participating in the processes where laws are made and government policies are shaped.
“My people, fellow pastors, fellow general overseers, they are very passionate about this country. They work hard, they believe in this country, and they love this country. But when it comes to politics, they are completely ignorant,” he said.
According to the cleric, political commentary from the pulpit often comes without firsthand knowledge of how government functions.
