At the independence anniversary interdenominational church service in
Abuja, the CAN president condemned in strong terms the spate of corruption in
the country and traced it to insatiable quest for wealth.
In his sermon, President of the Christian Association of Nigeria
(CAN) Pastor Ayo Oritsejefor prayed for God to use the occasion of the
independence day celebration to bring back peace and unity to the country.
The CAN president explained that all the problems facing Nigeria as a
nation were self inflicted, including corruption and terrorism, perpetrated by
the Boko Haram sect.
“There is corruption in our homes, there is corruption in our jobs,
there is corruption in schools, it is everywhere. I am not saying it to
frighten you, I am only saying what is obvious, it is self-inflicted. Terrorism
is self-inflicted.”
He said corruption in Nigeria was caused by poverty mentality as a
result of people not being satisfied with what they have, noting that the
country’s woes were also caused by those who are desperate to take power.
Pastor Orisejafor, who noted that Nigeria was being troubled by
Nigerians, said, “Troublers of Nigeria, get ready for judgement. It doesn’t
matter what level you are, the judgement of God will find those who are
troubling Nigeria.”
He disagreed with insinuations that the level of terrorism in the
country was as a result of poverty. “Terrorism is not fuelled by poverty but
poverty can create an environment where more people can be recruited.”
Quoting from the Bible in Acts chapter 5, the CAN president also warned
Nigerian women to desist from shielding their husbands who perpetrate crimes
against the country.
Pastor Orisejefor stressed the need for deliberate steps to
“de-radicalise those who are radicalised because of extremist religious
beliefs”, adding that Nigerians should support the military.
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