Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has challenged pastors and religious leaders who claim to perform miracles to demonstrate their powers at Amaku General Hospital.
The Anambra governor made the statement during a church event while speaking about his administration’s efforts to regulate religious activities in the state.
Soludo Speaks on ‘Fake Pastors and Bishops’
According to Soludo, several individuals described as “fake pastors and bishops” have already been arrested as part of ongoing actions aimed at sanitising religious practices in Anambra State.
The governor stated that those who truly possess healing powers should visit hospitals where sick people are receiving treatment.
“We’ve arrested f@ke pastors and bishops. Whoever wants to perform a miracle should come to Amaku Hospital,” Soludo said.
The comments from the Anambra State governor quickly became one of the most discussed topics in latest Nigerian news after clips from the event surfaced online.
Mixed Reactions Trail Soludo’s Comments
The viral statement has generated mixed reactions across social media, with many Nigerians debating Soludo’s position on miracle claims and religious activities.
Some users supported the governor’s comments, while others criticised him for focusing on religious matters instead of governance and infrastructure.
One user, identified as @CMichael62570, wrote: “Trying to shift people’s attention from the real things that matters.”
Another user, @Mekx007, commented: “Hope he arrested odumeje as well lol. Oga focus on your task as a governor.”
The controversy has continued trending in breaking news Nigeria today as reactions from both supporters and critics continue spreading online.
Debate Over Religion, Governance Continues
Other social media users argued that spiritual miracles cannot be treated like scientific demonstrations, while some questioned the governor’s approach toward religious leaders.
The latest remarks from Chukwuma Soludo have once again sparked conversations around religion in Nigeria, miracle claims, and government involvement in spiritual matters.
“We’ve arrested fake pastors and bishops. Whoever wants to perform miracle should come to Amaku Hospital” — Anambra state governor, Charles Soludo pic.twitter.com/m0zIiR0gWP
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