Nigeria, July 12 -- Days after the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Enoch Adeboye, said President Bola Tinubu was "doing his best" to address Nigeria's security challenges, popular Onitsha-based cleric Chukwuemeka "Odumeje" Ohanaemere has offered a contrasting view on the role of religious leaders in holding government accountable.

The founder of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, known for his outspoken sermons on politics and governance, said pastors have a biblical responsibility to rebuke bad governments rather than seek to benefit from those in power.

Speaking during a recent sermon, Odumeje mentioned Mr Adeboye by name before urging religious leaders to speak the truth...