“When We Were Shouting, Did You Speak Up?”- Pastor Ibiyeomie Responds to Calls for Men of God to Speak Out

• Pastor David Ibiyeomie has defended clerics against claims that they are silent on Nigeria’s current challenges, saying many pastors spoke out in the past but were criticized for doing so.
• Speaking during a sermon, Ibiyeomie questioned why some Nigerians are demanding that pastors speak up now when many failed to support clerics who criticized government policies in the past.

Founder of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie, has responded to criticisms that men of God are no longer speaking out about the challenges facing Nigeria.

Speaking during a sermon, Ibiyeomie questioned why some Nigerians are demanding that pastors speak up now when many failed to support clerics who criticized government policies in the past.

“Nigeria is a funny country. All those who used to speak out during Jonathan’s administration, why are they not talking now? They say men of God are no longer speaking about the current situation in the country. When we were shouting, did you people speak up? We have been speaking out for a long time. Even Pastor Oyedepo did, and people said we talk too much,” he said.

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His comments quickly sparked reactions on social media, with many Nigerians sharing differing views on the role of religious leaders in governance and national issues.

@damiano4peace
“I always tell people that politics and religion are interwoven. A man of God who doesn’t criticize bad leaders is not a man of God but a fraud, a criminal, a wolf in sheep’s clothing.”

@Pappii052
“This man Dey phor he for use him chest tag ADEBOYE why he Dey beat around?”

@BenedictOr19587
“So u stopped speaking because no one listened initially. But u never stop speaking about tithe lol.”

@1KevSKg
“Nigerians na una turn o. No savior is coming.”

@de_dave__
“Pastor oyedapo call wey dey sheck group no dey work again…. Fake money maker everywhere…… Na mumu dey fund una activity.”

@damiano4peace
“Who doesn’t care about the flock’s welfare but only is interested in what he will gain from them.”

@Acedouglas01
“Make him shut up abeg, which kain gaslighting be this??? Say na when we were shouting.”

@realestos
“this one don fra.”

@LyfAcrosBorders
“Adeboye don collect straight bulllet 😂🤣”