The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Enenche, has issued a strong warning to political leaders, urging them to seek power only through the will of the people as Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 elections.
His message
Speaking during a sermon, Enenche stressed that leadership must be rooted in public acceptance, not force, manipulation, or financial inducement.
He criticised politicians who push themselves into power despite being rejected by the people, describing such actions as shameful.
“People say they don’t want you, yet you spend money to impose yourself on them. Is that not a shame? Somebody should lead because you are wanted,” he said.
Warning against election malpractice
The cleric cautioned against electoral malpractice, including vote-buying and rigging, insisting that leaders must not resort to violence to gain power.
“They don’t want you. Clear out. Don’t contest at all. Don’t rig to lead. Don’t kill to come into power. Let them need you,” he added.
Call to speak out
Enenche also urged Nigerians and religious leaders not to remain silent in the face of injustice, warning that silence could be interpreted as support for wrongdoing.
He encouraged citizens to speak boldly against poor leadership and hold those in power accountable.
Growing political conversations
His remarks come amid increasing conversations around leadership accountability and electoral integrity as political activities begin to build ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“People say they don’t want you and you spend money to impose yourself on them. Is that not a shame? Somebody should lead because you’re wanted. They say they don’t need you and you want to bribe people and compromise election.”
— Pastor Paul Enenche to President Tinubu. pic.twitter.com/KikpfscjAT
— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) April 19, 2026