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Cleric Lawrenceexpresses disappointment with the current state of Nigeria and questioning the country’s continued reputation as the “Giant of Africa.”
Speaking during a recent message, the pastor argued that the title no longer reflects the realities facing many Nigerians.
He praised former President Olusegun Obasanjo, describing him as one of the best leaders the country has had and citing debt relief achieved during his administration as a notable accomplishment.
Pastor Lawrence also raised concerns about Nigeria’s growing debt burden and what he sees as increasing foreign control of sectors of the economy.
He lamented what he described as a decline in national dignity and influence compared to previous decades.
Emphasising the need for accountability in leadership, the cleric stated that political support should not be based on family ties, ethnicity, religion, or personal relationships.
According to him, citizens should evaluate leaders based on their performance and the impact of their policies on the lives of ordinary Nigerians.
His words …
“I don’t want to hear anybody say Giant of Africa. It’s mockery. One of the best presidents that ever presided this country remains Obasanjo. I don’t care what you say about him. Go and read the record of the things that he did. It was in his term that all the debts vanished.
But in certain people’s terms, we don’t even know where the debt is going now. It has definitely moved beyond earth to space.
I was reading in the news recently that some people went to one query to get sand and the people selling the sand were Chinese people. In your own country. Sh@me. Giant of Africa.
If you know the dignity of Nigeria decades ago, but today it’s a different ball game.
Let me tell you, if my brother from the same father and mother, was the president of this nation and things are like this, if I vote for him, that punishment will not end. That’s the truth. I would rather disown my own family name than to vote for him….”
Watch video below …
“Tinubu is a disgrace to the Yorùbás. with how terrible he is, if he was my family member, I would’ve disowned my family name”
– Pastor Lawrence. pic.twitter.com/B0asXFrMgl
— Engr Shaibu (@engr_shaibu_) June 7, 2026