LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- Nigerian singer Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, has publicly criticized the nation’s religious leaders over what he described as their silence in the face of worsening insecurity and hardship.
In a video shared on social media, the artiste questioned why many churches and mosques are still holding regular sermons and crusades without directly addressing the country’s growing violence, fear and economic struggles.
Speaking defiantly, Spyro argued that religious leaders should be speaking for citizens and challenging authorities during these difficult times instead of focusing only on spiritual gatherings.
“Why am I going to church where another message asides what’s happening in the country is being preached,” he said.
The “Who’s Your Guy” singer insisted that both Christian and Muslim leaders have a responsibility to respond to the national crisis.
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He tagged them “wrong” for not using their platforms to speak against the worsening crisis in the country, stressing that sermons should reflect the realities Nigerians are currently facing.
“Any church that is preaching any message different from what is happening in this country and not speaking for the people and speaking to the government, you’re wrong. Any mosque speaking about anything different from what is happening in this country, you’re wrong,” he added.
Spyro also questioned why schools and daily activities are continuing normally despite growing insecurity’ particularly abductions in parts of the country.
According to him, the situation should already be treated like a national emergency.
“Schools are even still opening up, why? This calls for a state of emergency. What is our limit? When are we going to say enough is enough,” Spyro stated.
The singer went further by mentioning several influential clerics, including Enoch Adeboye, David Oyedepo, William Kumuyi and Jerry Eze, while questioning why they have not spoken more strongly about the country’s condition.
“Where’s pastor Adeboye, Oyedepo, pastor Kumuyi in all of this? Where is pastor Bolaji in all of this? Where is Jerry Eze in all of this? Where are all the notable men of God in all of this?” he asked.
He also directed similar criticism at prominent Muslim clerics and scholars, saying the current crisis requires collective action and louder advocacy from religious institutions across the country.
“Now is not the time to sit around holding crusades and services. The country is on the verge of collapse,” Spyro added.
