Joshua Bamiloye slams Peter Obi over his comment on Night vigils

Joshua Bamiloye, the son of evangelist Mike Bamiloye, has criticized Peter Obi’s remarks regarding church vigils, labeling them as “misguided” and “offensive.”

During an episode of the Honest Bunch Podcast, Obi suggested that Nigeria should prioritize productivity by limiting church night vigils, claiming they contribute to “breathing poverty.” In response, Joshua took to X to voice his disagreement, asserting that targeting vigils distracts from more significant systemic issues at play.

He pointed out that vigils usually occur on Friday nights, right before the weekend, and questioned why other social events, like comedy shows and concerts, are not held to the same scrutiny.

He concluded by expressing concern that the intense heat may have clouded some people’s judgment, preventing them from recognizing and addressing the actual issues.

“So now vigils are the reason Nigeria isn’t productive? Boy, the mentality of blaming church attendance for Nigeria’s problems is a very misguided one and, at best, an insult.

“Vigils are commonly held on Fridays, right before the weekend. If we want to be productive, why not also ban recreational events, comedy shows, concerts—in fact, ban every social gathering.

“The hot weather seems to have corroded some minds to the point that they fail to think clearly and address the real problems,” he ad ded.

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