Israel Is Fighting With Iron Dome, Not The Lion Of Judah, But Nigeria Is Praying – Gbadebo Vivour
Labour Party’s Lagos State gubernatorial candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV), recently shared his thoughts on Nigeria’s current approach to solving its problems, contrasting it with the actions of other nations that tackle their issues directly. In a post on his X account (formerly Twitter), Gbadebo responded to news that Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, along with National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, would be leading a nationwide prayer session aimed at easing the challenges and hardships many Nigerians face today.
Gbadebo argued that Nigeria’s reliance on religious rituals, like national prayers, might be a misguided approach, emphasizing that it fails to address the fundamental issues plaguing the nation. He expressed that other countries do not rely solely on faith to protect or uplift their people but rather implement practical solutions. He pointed to Israel, which is currently in a state of conflict, as an example of a country that actively defends itself.
“Israel is at war deploying an iron dome, not the lion of Judah,” he stated, emphasizing Israel’s commitment to protecting its citizens through advanced military defense systems. Gbadebo further pointed out that other nations, such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are also focusing on economic development to improve the lives of their people. “Saudi and UAE are creating new economic realities for their people,” he remarked.
In his view, Nigeria’s call for nationwide prayers is not truly rooted in faith but is instead a way to divert attention from the core issues affecting Nigerians. He suggested that the government might be using religious gatherings to distract and manipulate the public. “And there is Nigeria, seeking national prayers—not because they believe in it but because they want to hoodwink the people,” Gbadebo wrote, indicating his belief that these prayers serve a political purpose rather than a spiritual one.
Gbadebo proposed a different path forward, advocating for substantial changes in Nigeria’s leadership. He highlighted the need for leaders who genuinely care for the people, act with integrity, and are committed to the country’s progress. In his post, Gbadebo stressed that Nigeria needs leaders who are competent and have the vision, compassion, and character necessary to address the nation’s challenges. “What Nigeria needs is a change of leadership—from those who pursue their narrow interests to those who are competent, have character, compassion, and an ambitious vision for their people,” he stated.
