BREAKING: Adeboye Isn’t Our Problem, He Chose Silence When Attacked Because He’s Wise – Oby Ezekwesili
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Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili has used her official X account to come to the defence of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, amid recent public criticism.
In a post shared on Thursday, June 4, 2026, Ezekwesili suggested that the cleric’s decision not to respond aggressively to certain provocations reflects spiritual maturity rather than indifference. She implied that his restraint should be understood as a product of wisdom and discipline.
Pastor Adeboye had recently faced renewed public attention after commenting on Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. In his remarks, he urged service chiefs to either intensify efforts against banditry or step aside, a statement that drew significant debate online, especially because he did not directly call on the federal government to take action.
Reacting to the controversy, Ezekwesili argued that the pastor’s approach should not be misinterpreted. According to her, the complexity of the country’s security challenges is such that it often defies straightforward human solutions, making measured responses more appropriate.
She also described Adeboye as a figure she respects and has learned from, particularly in the area of maintaining composure and exercising what she called dignified restraint in sensitive matters.
