CHURCH INTERFERENCE IN ELECTORAL MATTERS
The hilarious nature of a certain circumstance might make one
to behave childishly; thus, hilarity could be misleading. Notwithstanding, it
pays to appear differently sometimes.
I must be unequivocal while tendering my critique in this piece if I
sincerely wish to actualize the primary object of the aforementioned theme. In
other words; for posterity sake, I’m expected to be candid. I pray no witch or
wizard would make me truncate the anticipated whole content of this epistle.
Yes I call it an ‘Epistle’ because it is a sort of open letter I was
directed by the holy ghost to send to the leaders of the Christendom in its
entirety, which I am a bona-fide member. I write as a concerned individual
being a member of the above mentioned global community.
Surely if I truly cherish the said family, I’m expected to do anything
humanly possible to ensure that normalcy is restored whenever I see the leaders
whom we address as ‘spiritual and ordained men’ derail or act outrageously.
Believe me, no single member of this holy entity can afford to witness our
cherished and God-sent spiritual overseers dancing Hi-life music when we expect
them to dance to the tune of Country song. Well, that’s by the way. Let’s go
straightly to the point.
Electoral matters, in a concise term, are issues relating to political
pursuits or strides. It is obvious that politics as a profession is definitely
as old as the world, if not older. This implies that there is an element of
politics in any living individual regardless of his or her affiliation. On the
other hand, we ought not to forget that politics is a distinct profession meant
for or being practised by a group of persons.
Suffice to say; everyone belongs or is affiliated to a certain
profession irrespective of age. And every profession is strictly designed for a
given purpose, all for the betterment of mankind. But the annoying part is the
situation whereby someone would interfere to other people’s profession or
transcend to one that doesn’t match his/hers, or one that is totally contrary
to his/her calling. Let’s ride on!
To commence with; the church is a holistic institution meant for the
liberation of mankind from all forms of bondage or to strengthen or uplift
one’s faith as well as bring him nearer to his salvation. Considering the
current political situation in Nigeria, you would notice that most church
leaders or clergy men have either stylishly or wholly ventured into the
situation in question thereby generating strident sounds or series of
unwarranted cacophony.
The duty of the church in a scenario like this is to pray vehemently and
vigorously for the various persons involved and the nation at large; but on the
contrary, you would observe that most of the so-called men of God have gotten
it wrongly. Some have completely delved into politics, unknowingly or
deliberately, all in the name of ‘Monitoring the politicos in order to create a
conducive environment for the ordinary people.’ This is exactly the hilarious
nature of the ongoing scenario, which had succeeded in making my person laugh
childishly.
If I may ask; when did the church
abruptly turned to a civil society? If the church is never a civil society
organization, then how can their leaders be acting like frontiers of a civil
group? I’m just thinking aloud. For crying out loudly, the role of the church
in any given society is plain and boldly written; it is meant to sanctify, pray,
advise, and above all, liberate the members of the concerned society.
In this regard, personally I’m of
the view that the idea of a church organizing debate for political aspirants is
totally out of play. Rather, a church could be invited over to observe or
better still sanctify a certain political debate or gathering, but not standing
in as the organizer or the chief host. Every institution or organization has a
calling, or is called for a particular purpose; and as its pursuit progresses,
it is expected to adhere strictly to the motive of the said calling, so that it
won’t be abused.
I want to disabuse us of the notion or intuition that the President of a
country has the right to preach gospel to the congregation in any church he
worships since he is the ‘Number one’ citizen of his country. Being the number
one in that country doesn’t make him a clergy man, or vice-versa; therefore
mustn’t be seen as one who can fit in such position unless he is as well
qualified. There are no two ways about it.
Without mincing words, the recent interference of the church in
political/electoral matters has really succeeded in constituting nuisance to
our noble nation, thus such unwarranted and appalling attitude must be put on
hold to avoid an astonishing catastrophe. I’m quite sure you wouldn’t need an
exegesis for this critique. Think about it!
COMR FRED D.N
NWAOZOR
(The Media Ambassador)
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