By Joshua |ABNews| January 1, 2026
Omu-Aran, Kwara State — The General Overseer of the Cherubim and Seraphim Revival Center, Pastor Olusola Ajewole, has strongly criticized Nigeria’s political leadership, describing them as the major contributors to the nation’s lingering crises due to their disregard for laws and moral order.
Speaking during the church’s well-attended crossover service ushering worshippers into the year 2026 at the headquarters auditorium in Omu-Aran, Pastor Ajewole lamented what he described as the deep-rooted culture of lawlessness among those entrusted with leadership positions in the country.
Addressing a mammoth congregation, the cleric stated that lawmakers, who are saddled with the responsibility of making laws for the country, have ironically become the first set of people to break them. According to him, Nigeria’s problem is not the absence of laws but the deliberate refusal of those in authority to obey them.
“They are the ones who make the laws, and they are the same people who break the laws,” he said. “They cannot even obey simple traffic rules, which is the least of all laws. Yet, when they break these laws, nothing happens. They will tell you they are VIPs.”
Pastor Ajewole further lamented that many public office holders believe they are above the law, stressing that such attitudes have greatly damaged the nation’s moral fabric. He added that this culture of impunity has trickled down into every sector of society, weakening institutions and eroding public trust.
The cleric, who recently returned from a pilgrimage to Israel, drew a striking comparison between Nigeria and other nations with fewer resources but better governance structures.
According to him, countries like Israel, despite limited natural resources, enjoy orderliness, development, and stability because their leaders respect the law and lead by example.
“When I went to Israel, I saw a system that works. They don’t have what we have in Nigeria, yet everything is functioning. There are good roads, orderliness, and respect for authority. Their leaders obey the rules, and that is why the nation is progressing,” he said.
Pastor Ajewole also condemned the abuse of power by individuals in positions of authority, noting that politicians, security operatives, and even legal practitioners often undermine the very systems they are meant to protect.
“Even in banks, they will not queue. They feel they are above everyone else. The police, politicians, lawyers; many of them are part of the problem destroying this nation,” he lamented.
He further criticized the culture of political tokenism, where leaders distribute food items or small handouts and expect citizens to praise them for good governance. According to him, such gestures cannot replace genuine leadership or sustainable development.
Reacting to the prevailing insecurity and socio-economic challenges in the country, Pastor Ajewole stated that the problems confronting Nigeria are self-inflicted, caused by leaders elected by the people themselves. He urged citizens to reflect deeply on the kind of leadership they support and the values they promote.
Despite concerns over insecurity and banditry in some parts of the country, the crossover service recorded a massive turnout, as worshippers gathered in faith to seek divine intervention for the nation. The cleric urged Nigerians to rise in prayer and exercise spiritual authority for the restoration of peace, order, and righteousness in the land.
“As we step into this new year, we must walk with authority. We must pray with understanding and stand for what is right. Nigeria can be restored if we return to discipline, accountability, and the fear of God,” he charged.
The service, marked by intense prayers and prophetic declarations, ended on a note of hope, with Pastor Ajewole encouraging citizens not to lose faith in the nation but to become agents of change in their respective spheres of influence.
