A video showing popular cleric, Esther Ajayi, distributing Easter packages branded with the image of Bola Ahmed Tinubu during a church service has sparked widespread reactions on social media.
In the viral clip, the preacher is seen handing out food items and gift packages to congregants as part of Easter celebrations. The items, however, bore the branding of President Tinubu, a detail that quickly drew public attention and criticism online.
The development has fueled debate over the growing intersection between religion and politics, particularly within places of worship. Many Nigerians questioned the appropriateness of introducing political elements into religious gatherings.
Some social media users also linked the incident to the country’s ongoing economic challenges, arguing that such gestures highlight deeper issues around governance and public welfare.
One viral reaction criticized the situation in colloquial terms, suggesting that palliative distribution is increasingly replacing meaningful economic solutions, while others defended the act as a form of charitable outreach.
As conversations continue online, the incident has reignited broader discussions about the role of religious institutions in political engagement and the realities of economic hardship facing many Nigerians.
Credit: Vanguard
