Desist from speaking evil against nation’s leaders – Cleric admonishes Nigerians
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Leaders
By David Adeoye
Ibadan, Jan. 29, 2017 (NAN) Rev. Emmanuel Adeniyi of the Banner of Christ Church (BCC), Adegbayi-Ibadan, Oyo State, has admonished Nigerians to desist from speaking evil against leaders of the country.
Adeniyi gave the admonition on Sunday while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the state of the nation.
He said a negative utterance against the country and her leaders was worrisome, saying Nigerians should cultivate the culture of positive thinking instead of speaking evil about the country.
“Wishing the collapse of one’s nation and spreading death rumour about the nation’s president is satanic and those behind such rumour are agents of Satan.
“We should pray for the unity of our nation and wellbeing of the president so that his administration would work towards rapid development of the country.
“Those behind the rumour should seek for God’s forgiveness, turn a new leaf and contribute their quarters to the development of the country,’’ Adeniyi counseled.
The cleric also enjoined religious leaders in the country to let their preaching hang on the nation’s unity and coexistence of all Nigerians irrespective of religion, ethnic or tribal affiliations.
He expressed optimism that the country would soon overcome all the challenges confronting her, saying God loves Nigeria.
Besides, he cautioned patriotic Nigerians against falling to the tricks of unscrupulous politicians that were nursing hidden agenda through their utterances. (NAN)
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Edited by Muhammad Suleiman Tola