Pastor Emmanuel Iren has fired back at Peter Obi’s suggestion to transform night vigils into night shifts, calling it misguided.....See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
According to Iren, Nigerians attend vigils due to a lack of job opportunities, not because of their religious beliefs.
He questioned Obi’s logic, asking if he would similarly criticize people for wasting “economic hours” at the gym or socializing with friends.
Iren argued that Obi’s comments were inappropriate, especially given his governmental background. He labeled Obi’s suggestion as “gaslighting.” The pastor emphasized that if the government provided more jobs, Nigerians wouldn’t need to rely on prayers and vigils to cope with economic struggles.
Obi’s initial comments stemmed from frustration with Nigeria’s widespread poverty and low productivity, which he attributed to the nation’s focus on politics and religion. He suggested that time spent attending night vigils could be better spent working.
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