A cleric, Evangelist Lucky Obayendo, has urged political leaders at all levels of governance in Nigeria 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.
Obayendo made the remarks while ministering during the grand finale of a five-day open air revival held at the premises of 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 clergyman expressed dismay that corruption is still prevalent in Nigeria despite repeated promises to reduce the menace noting that political office holders are not concerned about the welfare of the masses who elected them and their political parties into office but their personal enrichment.
Obayendo, who is the District Evangelist for GOFAMINT, Irele District, in Ondo State said “it is wicked and ungodly for political office holders to be stealing public funds amidst unprecedented pangs of suffering being inflicted on the poor masses.”
The preacher demanded altruistic and selfless leadership from those entrusted with political power saying “God has power to visit his anger on those using their transient position to oppress the less privileged and inflict pain on the poor.”
Obayendo said: “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 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.
“I was in a country sometime ago for about one month and there was constant and regular public power supply. Just on one occasion when there was to be power outage, the citizens of that country were informed ahead of time and the light was restored within three minutes.
“It is sad that in our country, the money and resources that all citizens of the country should benefit from, some individuals will appropriate them to themselves. The Bible says the fools gather wealth without knowing who will spend it.
“Some years ago, if you have N500,000, you are were a rich person but today, N2 million is nothing again because our currency has lost value. I pray, Nigeria receive your liberty and let God allow whatever that will make this country better and greater to happen.”
The programme also featured special deliverance session, rendition of songs and anointing of all the attendees by the revivalist.