Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has described Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary as nothing more than bondage.
Speaking through a statement issued on Wednesday, the 1st of October, by his Media Aide, Oluwatosin Osho, Ayodele lamented the state of the nation, stressing that despite decades of self-rule, Nigeria lacks unity, peace, and true independence.
He argued that the country remains fragile and unstable, warning that Nigeria is “sitting on a time bomb.”
The cleric criticized how the nation is being managed, pointing out the failure to honor those who fought for independence and contributed to national development.
According to him, the only way forward is for leaders to address five urgent areas, insecurity, increased production, proper use of mineral resources, agriculture, and true federalism.
He noted that Nigeria’s independence journey is marked by tribal conflicts, poor governance, and absence of clear direction.
Ayodele stated: “At 65, we are still not better; those who fought recklessly for our independence have not been fully appreciated.
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“Our independence is bondage for us; we are in a serious situation where there is no rest of mind and peace, for how long do we continue to pass through all of these?
“These are the five things we need to work on as we clock 65 we need to work insecurity, increase in production, utilisation of our mineral resources, agriculture and true federalism. It would be a fantastic independence.
“A lot of people are praying for separation; they have seen the government as without direction, there is tribal war, and I doubt if we are improving because we are not committed. Nigeria is in a very difficult independence moment, and we are sitting on a time bomb.”