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David Ibiyeomie Responds to Criticism Over Clergy Silence on Nigeria’s Insecurity

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Promise Odejide

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Founder of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has reacted to criticisms that religious leaders have remained silent on Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, saying the claims ignore past interventions by the clergy.

The cleric spoke during a church service, where he addressed ongoing debates about the role of pastors in speaking out on national issues such as kidnappings and insecurity.

Cleric Defends Past Interventions

Ibiyeomie argued that religious leaders have not been silent over the years, insisting that many of the concerns being raised today were also spoken about during earlier administrations.

He questioned why critics who were vocal in the past are now less active in their public commentary on governance and insecurity.

“Now nobody is talking again, all those people that use to r!ot during are not r!oting again, Nigeria is a funny country. They talked during Jonathan, why they no talk again. They say men of God are not talking about the country’s insecurity, the ones that talked during Jonathan’s term, why’re they not talking now? The time we talked, una talk? We’ve been shouting since,” he said.

Ongoing Debate on Religious Voices

His remarks come amid renewed public debate over whether religious leaders should take stronger public positions on insecurity, kidnappings, and governance challenges in the country.

While some Nigerians argue that clerics have a moral duty to speak out more forcefully, others believe their role should remain largely spiritual rather than political.

The conversation continues as insecurity and public safety concerns dominate national discourse.

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