President Tinubu Cautions Religious Leaders Against Condemning Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has cautioned religious leaders against condemning and cursing Nigeria during their sermons, urging them to be more constructive in their criticism of leaders in elective positions.

Tinubu made this statement during Ramadan Iftar with traditional rulers and religious leaders at the State House on Thursday in Abuja.

He emphasized the importance of using the 2027 general elections to vote out leaders who are perceived as bad, rather than condemning the country.

“The love of the nation is in your hands. Pray for our country. Educate our children. The sermons we preach to the members of our churches and mosques are important,” Tinubu said.

He added, “Do not condemn your own nation. As a Yoruba man and as our fathers will say, ‘no matter how slippery the bottom of your child is, you must leave the beads there.’ Leave the beads there.

This is your country; do not condemn it in sermons, do not abuse the nation. Leadership is meant for changes.”

Tinubu urged religious leaders to exercise patience and wait for the next election to effect changes in leadership if they believe current leaders are not performing satisfactorily.

He concluded by saying, “Yes, this leader is bad, fine. Wait until the next election to change him, but do not condemn your country. Do not curse Nigeria. This is a beautiful land.”