Peter Obi recently clarified his stance on church activities, specifically in response to criticisms of his remarks suggesting church vigils be replaced with productive night shifts. Obi explained that his intention was misrepresented; he emphasized that his comments were meant to highlight the importance of pairing religious faith with productive action. His spokesperson noted that his words were twisted to imply that he wanted to “dismantle churches,” which Obi denies. Instead, he aimed to encourage Nigerians to balance worship with practical, work-driven contributions to society.
Obi’s comments came during an interview where he argued that Nigeria’s religious focus sometimes diverts energy from addressing pressing socioeconomic issues. He referenced the idea of faith requiring action, reflecting the biblical perspective of “faith without works
