You employ bulletproof vehicles whereas bandits kill your members – Portable berates Nigerian pastors
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly often called Portable, has known as out Christian leaders within the nation over what he described as their silence within the face of reported assaults on Christians.
His feedback come amid renewed outrage following reviews of a contemporary assault on worshippers on Palm Sunday in Jos, Plateau State, allegedly carried out by suspected militia {groups}.
The incident has reignited debates round claims of focused violence in opposition to Christians, an allegation the Federal Authorities has beforehand denied.
Reacting in a video shared on-line, Portable criticized Nigerian pastors, accusing them of failing to talk out or take motion regardless of the state of affairs.
He described their silence as hypocrisy, alleging that whereas many church leaders spend money on private safety measures akin to bulletproof automobiles, they haven’t publicly advocated for his or her members.
The “Zazu” crooner additionally questioned why spiritual leaders haven’t organized protests or taken a extra seen stance, expressing disbelief at what he perceives as inaction within the face of ongoing violence.
He additional argued that, in his view, Islamic clerics can be extra vocal if an analogous state of affairs had been affecting Muslim communities, drawing comparisons between spiritual management responses.
In a mix of Yoruba and pidgin, he stated …
“Why are Nigerian pastors not combating for Christians? They use bulletproof vehicles but their followers are dying. Why can’t pastors lead protest to the Aso rock? You possibly can’t hurt a Muslim and there received’t be chaos. Should you kill a traditionalist, there will likely be disaster. However if you happen to kill a Christian, the pastor will look away and being having fun with in his automobile.”
Watch video beneath …
“Why are Nigerian pastors not combating for Christians? They use bullet proof vehicles but their followers are d¥!ng. Why can’t pastors lead protest to the aso rock? You possibly can’t h@rm a Muslim and there received’t be chaos.”
— Portable says. pic.twitter.com/8vmqtpXxQz
— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) April 1, 2026