The Primate and General Overseer of Seed of Christ Golden Church, Apostle Solomon Moses O. Mustapha, popularly known as Baba Sebioba, has explained why many genuine Christians find it difficult to succeed in Nigerian politics. Speaking during a brief chat with selected journalists ahead of his 57th birthday celebration scheduled for May 27 in Ibadan, the cleric said many people wrongly clamour for Christians to occupy elective positions without understanding the realities of today’s political space.
According to him, past events have shown that true Christians hardly make it to the top because they often lack the requirements needed to thrive in the nation’s political system. He explained that Nigeria’s leadership challenge is largely a result of human trial and error, noting that people now choose leaders based on wealth, influence, and connections rather than divine direction.
“Before Israel chose a king, they consulted the prophet, and the prophet chose for them. But in Nigeria today, people choose leaders based on money, influence, and connections. If you lack these, you may not succeed. So we are choosing based on human reasoning, not God’s direction,” he said.
While cautioning Nigerians against playing the religious card during elections, Baba Sebioba stressed that not everyone who bears a Christian name or attends a church is truly born again. According to him, having a Christian identity does not automatically translate to Christ-like virtues or good leadership qualities.
“What we need are born-again Christians who have the mind of Christ and can follow God’s leading. However, such people often lack the financial strength needed to get into power, and that remains a major challenge in Nigeria,” he added.
Speaking on the worsening security situation in the country, the cleric urged those in authority to intensify efforts in tackling insecurity and seek foreign assistance where necessary. “I believe the government is aware of the situation. If I were in their position, I would know what steps to take. If the challenge exceeds their capacity, they should seek international support because the situation has become serious,” he stated.
Reflecting on the past, the prophet lamented the decline in national security and peaceful living in Nigeria. “There was a time, about 30 years ago, when traveling at night was safe and peaceful. That is no longer the case today,” he said.
