Nigerian Pastors and Politicians Blurred by Similar Quests for Wealth and Power
-
Pentecostal pastors and politicians in Nigeria share similarities like materialism, lust for money and lavish lifestyles funded by their followers/constituents.
-
Both enjoy a lack of accountability and transparency over finances, using funds for private interests without oversight.
-
Politicians and pastors develop no clear succession plans, aiming to install family or loyal followers to continue benefiting.
-
False promises of prosperity are made to followers to elicit more financial support and grow their bases of power.
-
Blurred lines between spiritual and temporal worlds fuel material pursuits for both pastors and politicians in the name of helping people.