Nigeria’s Problems Are More Than What Amotekun Can Solve – Bakare

By Ayodele Oluwafemi

The problems starring at Nigeria are more than Amotekun can solve, Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Serving Overseer, Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly has said.

The cleric observed that the controversy trailing the establishment of Operation Amotekum is a clear indication that Nigeria is yet to address its foundation issues.

In an address titled, “No amount of ringworm medicine can cure leprosy” said:

“When one considers the argument for and against Amotekun, one will find a recurring reference to the issues which we, as a nation, have failed to deal with in past decades.

“The proponents of Amotekun, particularly in the South, justify the move by referencing the Sharia police or Hisbah as a northern version of regional policing. The opponents, on the other hand, particularly from the North, express fears of possible regional political motivations.

“These are clear indications that the issues we swept under the carpet in past decades are still staring us in the face. We cannot continue to hide under the umbrella of one finger. It is time to address the underlying issues of nationhood and reset Nigeria on the path to predictable progress. No amount of ringworm medicine can cure leprosy.

“We must not forget that, while the debate over the legality or otherwise of regional security efforts like Amotekun were raging during the past week, Nigeria was, once again, plunged into mourning with the murder of a chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Lawan Andimi, by regional terrorists.

“We must not forget the fact that tens of thousands have lost their lives to criminal elements who have taken advantage of the national security gaps in the respective zones of our federation.

“This is why I believe that, even though the efforts of the South-West governors towards taking responsibility for the security of the zone are commendable, our nation needs a more strategically effective approach to national, regional and local security.”

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