The Concerned Christian Youth Forum (CCYF) has issued a stern warning to Nigerian activist and politician Omoyele Sowore over his recent remarks about Christian leaders in the country.
In a statement on Tuesday, the forum’s convener, James Paul Adama, described Sowore’s comments as “offensive and unfounded,” warning that any further disparagement of the Christian faith or its leaders would not be tolerated.
“To label our Fathers of Faith and Pastors as failures, uneducated, or jobless is preposterous, egregiously disrespectful, and therefore unacceptable,” Adama said.
“The time has come to put an end to Sowore’s incessant attacks on the Christian faith and its reputable leaders.”
The statement accused Sowore of undermining the contributions of some of Nigeria’s most revered religious figures, including Bishop Francis Wale Oke, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, Bishop David Oyedepo, Pastor W.F. Kumuyi, and others. It noted that these individuals had attained remarkable success in their respective fields and were widely respected both nationally and internationally.
“Sowore should reflect on the fact that these individuals are not only spiritual leaders but also intellectual heavyweights who have earned the admiration of millions,” the statement read.
“Academically, Sowore is a dwarf where most of these men are standing. How can a sane man refer to a First-Class graduate of mathematics or a professor of mathematics as uneducated?”
The CCYF further accused Sowore of making statements “not grounded in reality, but rather in ignorance and hate.”
It described his words as “reckless” and warned that they could incite religious tension in an already volatile society.
“This serves as a strong note of warning to Sowore and his ilk that any further attacks on Christianity or Christian leaders will be met with a stronger response,” the forum said.
“His misguided words and actions have far-reaching consequences, even capable of causing a breakdown of law and order.”
The CCYF called on the Nigerian government to take note of Sowore’s statements, highlighting their potential implications for national peace and security.
“We, the Concerned Christian Youth Forum, stand in solidarity with our Christian leaders and our faith. We will not tolerate any further attacks against them.”
