Nigerian Afrobeats singer Spyro has alleged that some religious leaders are benefiting from the economic hardship and insecurity facing the country.
Speaking during a recent interview on Wazobia FM Lagos, the “Who’s Your Guy” hitmaker expressed concern over what he described as the silence of many clerics on pressing national issues despite their significant influence on millions of Nigerians.
According to the singer, religious leaders have a responsibility to speak up on matters affecting the welfare of their congregations and should play a more active role in advocating for positive change.
Spyro argued that some clergy members appear unwilling to challenge the prevailing conditions because they may be gaining from the current state of affairs.
He further criticized religious institutions for not doing enough to educate their members on civic responsibilities and the electoral process, stressing that greater awareness could help citizens make informed decisions and contribute to national development.
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Spyro further argued that religious institutions wield enormous influence and should do more to educate their members on civic responsibility and active participation in the democratic process.
The singer maintained that clerics should not remain silent in the face of rising insecurity and other national challenges, urging them to use their platforms to enlighten and guide their congregations.
According to him, faith leaders should address security concerns during sermons, offer practical guidance to their followers, and provide proper voter education ahead of elections.
In his words:
“Nigerian religious leaders should speak up against insecurity. They should tell the people how to secure themselves and include the issue of insecurity in their sermons. They should also give their congregants proper electoral orientation.
“Unfortunately, they are not doing that because the more the country deteriorates, the more money they make.
“Anywhere there is a crisis in a country, the people who benefit the most are religious leaders.
“We should make sure we hold all our leaders, including clerics, accountable.”
His remarks have since sparked debate on social media, with many Nigerians sharing mixed reactions to his views on the role of religious leaders in addressing the country's challenges.
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❝Anywhere wey country get issues, the people that benefit the most are religious leaders.❞
— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) June 24, 2026
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