Nigerian pastors in politics – There has always been controversy whenever a spiritual leader decides to mix politics with religion. Many religious people are of the opinion that the two should be kept separate. For others, it is allowed. Many pastors and spiritual leaders in Nigeria are heavily involved in politics, some have a huge say in political circles, while others vie for political posts regularly.
More..
- iPhone 7 news and features: All you need to know about the new iPhone
- 10 facts about masturbation they don’t want you to know…
- 21 World famous celebrities you never knew were Nigerians – This will shock you! (With Pictures)
- 7 women who you won’t believe actually exist (+Photos)
Below are the top 6 pastors who rank high in Nigerian political circles:
6. Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor
Hiss full name is Ayodele Joseph Oritsegbubemi Oritsejafor. He is popularly known as Papa Ayo Oritsejafor and is the founding and Senior Pastor of Word of Life Bible Church, located in Warri, Nigeria.
On February 7, 2005, he became the national president of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN). And 5 years later in July 2010, Oritsejafor was elected as the President of the Christian Association of Nigerian (CAN).
He was replaced by pastor Supo Ayokunle as president of CAN in July, 2016.
About a year ago, it was discovered that Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor’s private jet was used to transport about $9.3 million by two Nigerians and an Israeli from Abuja to South Africa.
This money was found seized by the South African government, and the Nigerian government is currently conducting diplomatic discussions with South Africa to release the money.
The South African government insists that he illegally bring cash into the country, in what might have been part of an arms deal with the Nigerian government.
Discussion about this post