Apostle Johnson Suleman, founder and senior pastor of Omega Fire Ministries International, has spoken about the reasons Christian leaders have not engaged in public street protests despite concerns over insecurity in Nigeria.
Speaking from 21:40 during a recent sermon shared on YouTube, Suleman addressed questions surrounding the response of religious leaders to national issues, particularly insecurity and governance challenges.
He explained that collective action among ministers is often guided by structured instructions from church bodies, rather than individual decisions to take to the streets.
According to him, decisions involving mass public demonstrations are not taken independently but are typically coordinated through established Christian leadership platforms.
He stated, “The reason most of us have not been on the street is because we have not got the instruction.”
Suleman added that if a directive were issued by relevant religious authorities, many ministers would participate in coordinated action. He suggested that unity and order are central to how such decisions are made within the Christian community.
The cleric referenced the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, noting that church leaders often align with instructions from such umbrella bodies when engaging in public religious activities, including prayer walks and advocacy actions.
He further emphasized that his comments were not intended to dismiss public concern over insecurity, but to explain the structure through which many pastors operate when responding to national issues.
Suleman also reiterated his broader concern about insecurity in the country, describing it as a serious issue affecting citizens across different regions. He maintained that religious leaders remain engaged through prayer, advocacy, and structured interventions rather than spontaneous protests.
He concluded by stressing the importance of accountability, coordination, and leadership structure in guiding how the church responds to societal challenges, particularly in moments of national tension….Read_More…