Popular Nigerian Pastor Under Fire Over Double Standards On Peter Obi

A Nigerian pastor, Pastor Emmanuel Iren, has come under fire after an old video surfaced online, appearing to contradict his recent criticism of Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

The video, reportedly recorded last year, showed Pastor Iren advising against excessive church attendance, claiming it could lead to poverty.

In the resurfaced clip, Pastor Iren stated, “Some people take it to the extreme that they are in church every day of the week. If you do that, you will be poor.”

This statement has sparked outrage among Nigerians, especially in light of his recent remarks about Peter Obi. Just last week, Pastor Iren had criticized Obi for suggesting that Nigerians often prioritize church activities over actions that could drive national development. The pastor had argued that such a perspective undermined the value of faith and worship in society.

The emergence of the old video has led to accusations of double standards, with many questioning the pastor’s consistency. One netizen who shared the clip wrote, “This man here criticized Peter Obi for the very same thing that he has once preached on his own pulpit just last year. Why do many Nigerian pastors simply have no honor and no consistency in what they stand for?”

Watch the video below;

The backlash has gained traction on social media, with users expressing disappointment in what they perceive as hypocrisy. Some have called for religious leaders to align their public statements with their past teachings to maintain credibility.

As the debate continues, Pastor Iren is yet to issue a statement addressing the resurfaced video or the accusations of inconsistency.
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