Chief Bola Tinubu has advised religious leaders against condemning Nigeria and resorting to curses during their sermons, urging them to utilize the 2027 general elections to vote out underperforming leaders instead.
Tinubu delivered this message during a Ramadan Iftar gathering with traditional rulers and religious leaders at the State House in Abuja on Thursday.
Emphasizing the importance of constructive criticism, Tinubu urged religious leaders to play an active role in guiding the nation’s direction.
He stressed the need for positivity in addressing national issues, stating, ‘’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.
‘’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.
‘’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,” Tinubu added.