The senior pastor of Covenant Christian Centre, Poju Oyemade, is currently being Criticized by the supporters of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), over his comment on the forthcoming election on his social media post.
The senior pastor of Covenant Christian Centre, Poju Oyemade
The criticisms began after the cleric shared a tweet many inferred was directed at Obi.
Oyemade had talked about the enthusiasm of youths which according to him, shouldn’t be wasted on poorly planned projects.
He also tweeted that Jesus said that “no man goes to battle without taking stock first nor laying the foundation of a tower”.
The tweets came after many politicians have argued that Obi will not win the 2023 presidential election because he lacks ‘political structure’
However, despite that Pastor Poju did not mention Obi’s name, the supporters of the Labour Party’s presidential candidate took offence to the cleric’s message.
See some reactions below:
Pastor Poju was called out for twisting the word of God. He deleted the misleading tweet. Now naysayers are attacking ObiDIENTS for spotting an obvious deception by a so-called Man of God, who supported Buhari is 2015. This is no 2015. Religious banditry will not be tolerated!
— NEFERTITI (@firstladyship) July 1, 2022
It's either Pastor Poju Oyemade can't read the room or he was sent on a fool's ERRAND.
Whichever one, he's exposed himself.
Deleting tweets like Kabir won't save his reputation.
The big masquerade has been unmasked by children
— IKECHUKWU (@iykimo) June 30, 2022
I really don’t understand all these advise from people who chose to stand with the oppressors of the common man. What do you mean by “Do not waste your vote?” Did we tell you we are going to throw it into the dustbin? Of course we know how much you bank on rigging
Pastor Poju pic.twitter.com/UgfPm9iamG
— Mckzy (@Didynne) July 1, 2022
Nobody forced pastor Poju to give an Opinion concerning 2023
Nobody told him he must endorse or support Peter Obi
He, on his own accord, decided to twist the Bible to drive a stupid narrative, and got called out for it.How is that bullying him?
Tell me, how is that bullying?— Son Of Ayo (@TheAjakeManger) July 1, 2022
Pls, how do I send a note to Pastor Poju to express how deeply disappointed I feel with that his tweet mocking enthusiastic Peter Obi supporters?
I want the note to be read on Sunday, when all members are seated, preferably before “offering time.”
— Obiasogu David (@afrisagacity) June 30, 2022
Pastor Poju wanted to use bible quotes to manipulate people same way he manipulates the audience in his churches. Support your candidate & don’t bring bible verses into it. That’s an old tactic & you’re not talking to dumb people.
Take that shit to Facebook.
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— Damian (@BigChiefDamian) June 30, 2022
Nobody is above dragging here. If you see calling people out when they goof as bullying then that's on you. Mbaka collected his share so Pastor Poju will not be an exception. People have suffered so much these past years for anyone to just dismiss our effort for good governance
— Crested Pillars (@crestedpillars) July 1, 2022
Pooja shouting bullying is just deceiving himself. For the past month, he has been trying to be seen as an intellectual, I hope sense prevails and he focuses on his calling.
"Pastor" Poju goofed. He gave the youths wrong advice as he did in 2015, they revealed and exposed wisdom
— Everest (@novieverest) July 1, 2022
People like Pastor Poju will never understand that people follow Peter Obi because they are tired and frustrated. We are grasping for a candidate that seems to understand our plight.
If you stand with any candidate that is part of our problem, then, you are part of our problem.
— Ozii Baba Anieto (@ozii_baba) July 1, 2022
Heard Pastor Poju tried to use the pulpit to denigrate Youths who support Peter Obi, calling them delusional.
The clapback was swift and hot, Baba deleted the tweet. Someone who supported Buhari in 2015 trying to pontificate to others
Pastorpreneours are part of the problem.
— Uchenna #LekkiMassacre (@Demoore90210) July 1, 2022
Pastor Poju and Mbaka supported Buhari in 2015, and are here now to canvas for Tinubu who is “Buhari pro max”. It makes me question what is wrong with this men. But then, it is democracy. Inasmuch as there are those who support PO, there can be those who support BAT and AA.
— 0xike.sol (@Kryeation) July 1, 2022
