In this piece posted on Daily Post, Bayelsa-
born Kali Gwegwe criticizes the political
activities of the Vice-presidential candidate of
the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof.
Yemi Osinbanjo.
Read the article below:
I have deep respect for pastors not necessarily
because I am a Christian. I do so because
they are Messengers of God. Nevertheless,
truth is just. Truth is correctional. It does not
cover up errors or weaknesses. These are the
fundamental basis for this piece. It has no
political undertone.
Following his nomination as the running mate
to General Muhammadu Buhari, the
presidential flag bearer of APC in the February
14 polls; Pastor Yemi Osibanjo has been seen
riding in public buses and having two-way
engagements with the downtrodden. This is
traditionally what is expected of Servants of
God.
Pastor Yemi Osibanjo is probably among the
legion of Christian leaders that criticize
Prophet T.B. Joshua of the Synagogue Church
of All Nations (SCOAN) for screening his works
of charity on Emmanuel TV. They have
deliberately refused to acknowledge the fact
that T.B. Joshua is simply following in the
footsteps of Jesus Christ to show love and
compassion for the less privileged. It is owing
to his deep understanding of Scriptures that
the General Overseer of SCOAN caters for the
poor, weak, sick, neglected, rejected, and
vulnerable in society.
It was therefore curious that Pastor Yemi
Osibanjo suddenly realized the important
position the downtrodden occupy in society
and in the heart of God. In all his years as
pastor, Yemi Osibanjo has never been
highlighted in the media preaching the Gospel
in public buses or taking the message of
salvation to personally and directly to the
downtrodden. Only God knows how many
souls he would have won for Christ if he done
so. Many Christians were therefore shocked
that he could do the unusual because of
political power.
My worry is this: Pastor Yemi Osibanjo has
sent out a wrong message to the larger
society. He has indeed succeeded in making
people believe that POLITICS- NOT
CHRISTIANITY CAN HELP BRING OUT THE
BEST IN MEN. It is sad that desire for political
power is what is making him to do what he
could not do as a pastor. This is not good for
the Christian faith.
This piece does not seek to crucify Pastor
Yemi Osibanjo. Rather, it is a challenge to all
Christians to live up to their callings.
Christianity is the pillar of hope for the
hopeless, shelter for the vulnerable, and balm
for the wounded. Christianity has no season. I
just hope that Pastor Yemi Osibanjo will never
stop riding in public buses and spending
quality time with the downtrodden whether he
wins or loses in the February 14, 2015 polls.
For those who will rush to accuse me of
judging Pastor Yemi Osibanjo, I have a
question for them: Is it right for us to hold our
leaders accountable for their actions? Pastor
Yemi Osibanjo is a Christian leader. What I
have done is holding him responsible for his
actions. More than that, it is written in
Proverbs 27:17 that “Iron sharpeneth iron; so
a man sharpeneth the countenance of his
friend.” Like any other person, Pastor Yemi
Osibanjo is my friend.
Gwegew’s criticisms are a bit out of place as
he would rather attack the personality of the
professor rather than stick to issues.

No matter what your opinion is, it doesn't change the right of the pastor/prof to express himself. If he offends God, leave him with his creator, but all these never with my zeal to vote GMB/PYO combo come Feb 14. Do you have any opinion on GEJ, Pastor Reno Omokri or Alhaji Sambo?. Pathetic Kali Gwegwe.

The nomination of Pastor Oshibajo is really giving GEJ clowns lot of headache. You lots can cry from markets toOkija shrine, you can't stop this wind of change.

NO,I THINK JONATHAN IS THE ONE GIVING CHRISTIANS BAD NAME.NO BORN AGAIN CHRISTIAN WILL SAY STEALING IS NOT CORRUPTION OR PARDON CONVICTED CRIMINALS.THAT IS NOT THE TEACHING OF JESUS CHRIST OF NAZARETH