{"id":154658,"date":"2025-03-10T12:12:52","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T11:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/enough-of-attacks-on-christian-leaders-ccyf-warns-sowore"},"modified":"2025-03-25T18:52:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T17:52:15","slug":"enough-of-attacks-on-christian-leaders-ccyf-warns-sowore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/enough-of-attacks-on-christian-leaders-ccyf-warns-sowore","title":{"rendered":"Enough of attacks on Christian leaders \u2013 CCYF warns Sowore"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Concerned Christian Youth Forum, CCYF, has condemned what it described as the recent disrespectful and abusive remarks made by activist politician, Omoyele Sowore, against revered Christian leaders in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued on Monday, the Forum expressed disappointment over Sowore\u2019s derogatory comments against Christian leaders, describing them as baseless, offensive, and completely unacceptable.<\/p>\n<p>CCYF, in a statement signed by its Convener, Adama Paul James, emphasized that labeling respected Fathers of Faith as failures, uneducated, or jobless is not only false but also a deliberate attempt to demean the contributions of the spiritual and intellectual figures.<\/p>\n<p>The Forum warned that such reckless utterances have the potential to incite religious tensions and disrupt societal peace.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, the group urged Sowore to desist from his attacks on Christianity and its leaders, cautioning that any further insults will be met with a firm and decisive response.<\/p>\n<p>The statement reads, \u201cWe, the Concerned Christian Youth Forum, have recently learned of the disrespectful and abusive comments made by Omoyele Sowore against Christian leaders in general. This behavior is completely unacceptable.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo label our Fathers of Faith and Pastors as failures, uneducated, or jobless is preposterous, egregiously disrespectful, and therefore unacceptable. The time has come to put an end to Sowore\u2019s incessant attacks on the Christian Faith and her reputable leaders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is a shame that he, Sowore, has chosen to denigrate the accomplishments and contributions of some of the most revered Fathers of our Faith and Pastors in our country, each of whom has achieved remarkable success in their respective fields.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBishop Francis Wale Oke, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, Bishop David Oyedepo, Pastor W.F. Kumuyi, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, Pastor D.K. Olukoya, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, Dr. Pastor Paul Enenche, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, Apostle Johnson Suleman, Pastor Poju Oyemade, Apostle Joshua Selman, Pastor Jerry Eze, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, Pastor Godman Akinlabi, Pastor Emmanuel Iren, Pastor Korede Komaiya, and many others\u2014too numerous to mention\u2014possess impressive academic achievements, not to mention their years of service and devotion to their faith.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSowore should reflect on the fact that these individuals are not only spiritual leaders but also intellectual heavyweights who have earned the respect and admiration of millions of believers around the world. Academically, Sowore is a dwarf where most of these men are standing. How can a sane man refer to a First-Class graduate of Mathematics or a Professor of Mathematics as uneducated?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is apparent that Sowore\u2019s insults are not grounded in reality but rather in ignorance and hate. His insults further confirm that he is an uncouth, uncultured, and unlearned man who is desperately seeking attention and relevance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe urge him to rethink his approach and refrain from further attacks against Christianity and her leaders. The Concerned Christian Youth Forum will not stand idly by and watch our Faith and leaders disrespected and maligned by Sowore.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is to serve as a strong note of warning to Omoyele Sowore and his ilk that any further attacks on Christianity or Christian leaders will be met with a stronger response. Sowore should be mindful that his misguided words and actions have far-reaching consequences, even capable of causing a breakdown of law and order. He should be held accountable for his reckless, rascally, and ignoble role in inciting social and religious disturbance in a volatile society such as ours.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe, the Concerned Christian Youth Forum, stand in solidarity with our Christian Leaders and our Faith. We will not tolerate any further attacks against them, and we will continue to defend their honor and integrity. We wish to draw the attention of the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the potential danger of Sowore\u2019s rascality, especially as it borders on religious sensitivity and its implications for national peace and security.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Concerned Christian Youth Forum, CCYF, has condemned what it described as the recent disrespectful and abusive remarks made by activist politician, Omoyele Sowore, against revered Christian leaders in Nigeria. 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