Apostle Johnson Suleman Blasts Nigerian Leadership Following Deadly Jos North Assault and Pre-Election Spending

Apostle Johnson Suleman slams Nigeria's leaders for prioritizing politics over security following the Jos North attack. Read the full editorial on the cleric's remarks.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 31, 2026, 3:51 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Politics Nigeria

Religious Leader Denounces Fatal Security Breach in Plateau

The President of Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has issued a scathing rebuke of the Nigerian government following a violent raid in Jos North. Gunmen recently targeted the Angwa Rukuba area, resulting in the deaths of several residents and sparking a fresh wave of grief across the state. In a statement released on Monday evening, the cleric argued that the inability to prevent such recurring tragedies serves as undeniable evidence of a leadership vacuum at the highest levels of the state. He emphasized that the loss of life in Plateau is not merely a security failure, but a moral one that reflects the current administration's disconnected priorities.

Political Ambition Overtakes Public Safety Obligations

The cleric’s critique centered on what he described as a leadership style that elevates political maneuvering above the sanctity of human life. Suleman observed that the nation’s collective resources are currently being channeled into what he termed a "pre-election jamboree" and elaborate "pre-coronation plans" while citizens remain vulnerable to unidentified armed groups. According to the Apostle, this focus on upcoming electoral cycles at the expense of immediate security needs demonstrates a fundamental lack of empathy toward the mourning families. He argued that the current political class appears more interested in retaining power than in fulfilling the constitutional oath to protect property and lives.

The Limitations of Prayer in the Face of Negligence

While affirming his personal faith, Suleman challenged the notion that spiritual intervention can serve as a substitute for administrative competence. He noted that while he believes in the power of prayer, it cannot replace the physical and logistical responsibilities of those in power. According to the statement, the cleric believes posterity will eventually judge a leadership that now enables the very same systemic failures it once criticized while in the opposition. He urged leaders to stop wishing away their duties through religious rhetoric and instead adopt a more humane and responsible approach to the growing insecurity that has left the public "depressingly exhausted."