So Vigilantism Affects Productivity In Nigeria? Son Questions Peter Obi

So Vigilantism Affects Productivity In Nigeria?  Son Questions Peter ObiJoshua Bamiloye, son of well-known Nigerian evangelists Mike and Gloria Bamiloye, has responded to former Anambra State governor Peter Obi’s recent comments regarding church vigils. Obi’s remarks, made on the Honest Bunch Podcast, have ignited significant debate online, with many questioning his views on religious gatherings and their effect on Nigeria’s productivity.

During the podcast, Obi suggested that reducing the frequency of church vigils could lead to greater economic progress, advocating for night shifts that prioritize productivity instead. He implied that extensive late-night church gatherings might be contributing to poverty, encouraging a shift toward more productive nighttime activities.

Obi stated, “Politics and church are attractive, but they need to be separated. We should turn night vigils into night shifts so that people can be productive. I believe in God and attend church, but we can’t have people in church every morning and night from Monday to Friday. The only signboards you see when traveling are those of churches, and in the East, it’s all about burials, which isn’t a sign of a thriving nation.”

In response, Bamiloye took to X to address what he views as a misrepresentation of Nigeria’s deeper issues. He remarked, “So now vigils are the reason Nigeria isn’t productive? Blaming church attendance for the nation’s problems is misguided and, at best, an insult.” He further argued that if productivity were truly the priority, other social events—such as recreational gatherings, comedy shows, and concerts—should also be scrutinized.

“Vigils typically occur on Fridays, just before the weekend. If productivity is the goal, should we also ban recreational events, comedy shows, and concerts—essentially every social gathering?” he questioned.

In a subsequent post, Bamiloye emphasized that Nigeria can be both religious and prosperous, rejecting the idea that these two aspects of society are incompatible.

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