According to a report by Daily Post, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the General Overseer of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, widely known as Odumeje, openly criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu over the worsening security situation across Nigeria.
Speaking during a church service that was broadcast live, the outspoken cleric expressed deep concern about the increasing cases of kidnapping, killings, and violent attacks affecting many parts of the country.
He lamented that ordinary Nigerians continue to live in fear while political leaders appear insulated from the dangers confronting the average citizen.
Odumeje questioned the level of protection available to public office holders compared to that of the people they govern.
According to him, top government officials, including the president, governors, and lawmakers, travel in heavily protected convoys and use bulletproof vehicles, while millions of Nigerians are left vulnerable to criminal attacks and insecurity.
The cleric argued that every Nigerian deserves equal treatment and protection under the law.
He maintained that if bulletproof vehicles have become a necessity for safety in the country, then citizens should also have access to the same level of security because the nation’s resources belong to all Nigerians and not just a privileged few in positions of authority.
He expressed frustration that despite the enormous resources available to the country, many citizens continue to suffer from insecurity and uncertainty.
According to him, political leaders enjoy access to quality healthcare, send their children abroad for education, and live comfortably, yet continue to insist that the nation is making progress while many citizens experience a different reality.
Odumeje particularly highlighted the growing menace of kidnapping, noting that numerous victims remain in captivity while their families struggle with fear and anxiety.
He questioned why more urgency was not being demonstrated by those in leadership positions to secure the release of kidnapped Nigerians and restore confidence in the country’s security architecture.
The preacher further criticized what he described as the excessive focus of politicians on future political ambitions instead of addressing the immediate concerns of citizens.
He lamented that while many Nigerians are dealing with insecurity and the trauma of having loved ones abducted, political actors are already concentrating on campaigns and calculations for future elections.
He Said, “I will die for the truth. How can a bandit be making requests from the government?”
Odumeje insisted that elected officials were entrusted with power to manage public resources and improve the welfare of citizens.
He argued that the primary responsibility of government is to protect lives and property, stressing that many Nigerians feel abandoned as criminal elements continue to operate with alarming boldness.