A Celestial church pastor has sparked reactions online after criticizing top Nigerian clerics, including Pastor E.A. Adeboye, Pastor W.F. Kumuyi, and other prominent church leaders, for remaining silent amid the country’s escalating insecurity.
The pastor expressed frustration that while Nigerians face constant threats from bandits and Boko Haram, many influential pastors have remained silent, leaving citizens feeling abandoned.
In a viral video that is now trending shared by @ChuksEricE on X (formerly Twitter), the pastor boldly stated:
“Baba Adeboye if bandits had kidnapped your child or your wife, you would have acted. Even Kumuyi if one of your children had been abducted, you would have done something about it.”
He challenged these influential religious leaders to use their platforms to hold authorities accountable and speak out for ordinary Nigerians who are being kidnapped, attacked, and terrorized daily.
The pastor also criticized officials within CAN, accusing some of being too close to the government and failing to defend ordinary Nigerians.
The video has sparked heated debate on social media, with many Nigerians agreeing that spiritual leaders must do more than pray, and demand government action and advocate for the safety of their followers.
Watch video below…
“If a båndits had taken one of your children, I know you would have done something about it.”
-A Celestial pastor has called out Pastor Adeboye, Pastor Kumuyi, and several other top pastors for keeping mute over insecurity in the country. pic.twitter.com/MOsSWZxyBt
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) December 2, 2025