The President of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Nigeria and Overseas, Pastor Samuel Olusegun Oladele has called on Nigerian leaders to prioritize the welfare of the masses, emphasizing that their positions should be used to wipe off tears from the people’s faces.
Pastor Oladele made these remarks during a press conference held on Wednesday on the sideline of the Church’s Pastors’ Conference holding at the Babalola International Miracle Camp, Ikeji Arakeji.
In the interactive session with Media men and women, the cleric, reflecting on the socio-economic challenges faced by Nigerians in the past year, urged leaders to draw inspiration from the first republic leaders of the nation such as Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, and Alhaji Tafawa Balewa, advocating for a leadership style that alleviates suffering and brings hope to the populace.
He added that the socio-economic crisis in the country doesn’t spare anybody.“The Church is not untouched by the adverse socio-economic hardships, yet we have reasons to express gratitude for God’s Grace and Favor”.
Notwithstanding this situation, he counselled: “If Nigeria is to thrive, we must take responsibility for the nation, love it deeply, and pray for its peace and prosperity, as advised in 1 Timothy 2:1-2 and Psalm 122:6.”
Also, Pastor Oladele announced new regulations regarding the invitation of non-CAC ministers to officiate at Church assemblies. He mandated that any requests to invite external ministers must be submitted for approval at least 90 days prior to the event.
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Addressing media men at the Babalola International Miracle Camp, Oladele clarified that while the Church welcomes collaboration with ministers from other denominations, those invited must share similar doctrinal beliefs. He instructed that all applications for such invitations should be channeled through District Superintendents to DCC or Regional Superintendents for proper vetting.
On the lingering crisis that had bedevilled the Church for over 30 years, Pastor Oladele also expressed optimism regarding the resolution of the crisis that had divided Church, following the suspension of some senior ministers.
He encouraged the Church’s ministers to engage in prayer for unity, noting that recent informal meetings and joint prayer sessions between opposing factions signal potential move for final reconciliation.
