Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has clarified his recent remarks on church vigils, which he says were misrepresented. Obi’s statement on redirecting church vigils towards productive night shifts sparked mixed reactions, with some viewing it as an attack on religious practices.
Obi explained through his media aide, Ibrahim Umar, that his comments were misunderstood. According to Obi, he was emphasizing the balance between faith and work, citing the biblical principle, “Faith without works is dead.” He referenced that Jesus’ disciples were chosen while working, not praying, underscoring his belief that worship and productivity can coexist.
Obi further noted that the distortion of his words served a “mischievous” agenda, insisting his intent was to highlight the role of productive work in worship.
