The President Bola Tinubu-led administration has acknowledged Pastor Tunde Bakare’s Easter Sunday sermon, in which he criticised the government for worsening economic hardship, descent into tyranny, and abuse of power.
Bakare, speaking during a State of the Nation address at The Citadel Global Community Church in Oregun, Lagos, condemned what he described as the erosion of democratic institutions and the transformation of Nigeria into a mafia state.
He accused those in power of lacking humility and character, and urged Tinubu to seek wise counsel and govern with empathy.
Reacting on behalf of the Presidency, Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, described Pastor Bakare‘s sermon and speech as “quite objective”.
“He gave his general opinion on events and decisions of government; He critiqued certain polities and applauded some; he further offered his suggestions on the way forward,” he said.
“Importantly, he acknowledged the successes and strides of the President and his administration.
“Although we differ with him in some areas and positions, but we respect his right to say his mind, and assure him as with many Nigerians that President Tinubu is determined to deliver on the promise to the Nigerian people.
