A viral sermon by Rev. Fr. John Chinenye Oluoma has sparked widespread debate after he strongly criticized pastors who organize prayer sessions aimed at breaking poverty among ordinary Nigerians. In his message, the Catholic priest described such practices as misleading, arguing that the real problem lies not with the poor but with those in positions of power.
According to Oluoma, while spiritual powers can indeed end poverty, the people who truly need deliverance are not the masses but political leaders and government officials who control national resources. He insisted that figures such as President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, governors, ministers, and permanent secretaries should be the ones subjected to prayers and deliverance sessions.
He accused religious leaders who claim to break poverty through prayers for the poor of enriching themselves at the expense of their congregations, branding them “scammers.” Oluoma emphasized that the root of Nigeria’s material problems is leadership, not spirituality, and called for deliverance from greed, avarice, tribalism, and incompetence among those in power.
His fiery remarks have resonated widely online, with many Nigerians applauding his boldness while others questioned his approach. The sermon has reignited conversations about the intersection of faith, governance, and accountability in tackling poverty in the country.
