A PRIEST OF GOD SHOULD NOT COVER EVIL WITH LIES, ENUGU IS BLEEDING — THE PULPIT MUST NOT BECOME A PROPAGANDA UNIT
In a time when Enugu State grapples with deepening social and economic hardship, the role of the clergy is once again under scrutiny. The Church, long regarded as the last refuge of the oppressed, is expected to serve as a moral compass that speaks truth to power and defends the dignity of the people, especially when state institutions fall short of justice and compassion. Amid reports of displacement, unemployment, contested demolitions, and widespread public dissatisfaction with governance, concerns are being raised about the involvement of religious leaders in narratives perceived as aligning too closely with political authority. Observers argue that the pulpit must remain a sanctuary for truth and advocacy, not a platform for the validation of controversial policies or actions that may deepen public suffering.
