Eedris Abdulkareem criticizes Pastor Adeboye for silence on Nigeria's economic woes, urging him to emulate past activism. Abdulkareem challenges the cleric's perceived hypocrisy, calling for protests against President Tinubu's administration. Adeboye recently advised Nigerians to seek divine help amidst hardship.
Veteran Nigerian musician, Eedris Abdulkareem, has criticized Pastor E.A. Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) for what he perceives as silence on Nigeria's current economic hardships. In a viral video, Abdulkareem challenged Adeboye to emulate his vocal stance during the Goodluck Jonathan administration by speaking out against the government led by President Bola Tinubu.
Abdulkareem recalled Adeboye's one million-man march during Jonathan's tenure and accused him of hypocrisy for not similarly protesting under Tinubu's administration. He urged Adeboye to mobilize his followers to protest against the perceived ineptitude and economic challenges facing Nigerians.
In the video clip, Abdulkareem asserted, "Our Daddy, Pastor Adeboye, during Goodluck Jonathan, your voice was so loud. You even vowed to stage a one million-man march. Hunger and hardship under Tinubu's government, you say Nigeria has a spiritual problem. We need your one million disciples to protest against President Tinubu's government just like you protested against President Jonathan."
The exchange highlights contrasting approaches to addressing national issues between religious leaders and social commentators like Abdulkareem, reflecting ongoing debates in Nigeria over leadership accountability and public dissent.
