Kelvin Ikeduba, a Nollywood actor, says God does not
recognise Nigeria as a country.
In a viral clip on social media, the 43-year-old film star
can be seen comparing Nigeria to China in terms of development and religious
demographics while questioning the African country’s priorities.
Ikeduba also criticised Nigeria for having many wealthy
religious leaders yet nothing to show for it.
“Look, quote me anywhere. God left Nigeria a very long time
ago. Don’t get me wrongly,” the Igbo actor can be heard saying in a Instagram
live.
“God does not recognize Nigeria as a country, God recognizes
the individuals. a long time ago. We have the richest pastors and alfas in the
world.
“If I pray to God now, he answers me. I don’t know about
you. But Nigeria as a country God left a long time ago. We have the biggest
pastors an churches in the world. Let’s stop fooling ourselves.
“We have the richest alphas, malams, and pastors in the
world. We’re the only country that goes to church Monday to Monday, and to
mosque Friday to Friday. We’re the ones for fasting, vigils.
“Yet, look at our country. Ask yourself, who have we been
praying to? Mondays when some others are hustling to work, some Nigerians are
hurrying to church, even in the COVID-19 lockdown.
“China, one of the fastest developing countries in the
world, has only one percent of its population as Christians. Others are people
who don’t believe in God. Yet see how their country is developing.”
Ikeduba’s comments come after Lanre Dabiri, a musician and entrepreneur better known as Eldee, had opened up on why he ditched his thriving career in Nigeria for the US.
“A deeper understanding of the root cause of Nigeria’s
problems gave the clarity I needed. I figured that Nigeria is too far gone for
the kind of redemption that I was personally seeking,” he had written.
“I’m really sad about this. Never stop fighting for a better
life. Leaving Nigeria is one of the many options you have but it shouldn’t be
the only option you pursue.”
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