The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi has been heavily criticised over his comment that Nigerians should not criticise President Muhammadu Buhari.
The pastor had said it was ungodly for Christians to attack the President of the country.
“Don’t attack the president of the country, whether in words or in the newspapers or through the Internet. Honour kings. Don’t disrespect or dishonour the governors. Don’t disrespect leaders of the community and leaders in the church. If we are to honour the governors in the states, how much more the pastors,” Kumuyi said.
However, many Nigerians on Twitter would have non of Kumuyi’s advise that a sitting President should not be criticised.
The Senator Representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani was amongst those that criticised the Pastor. He wrote on Twitter that Nigerians should not be discouraged to speak truth to power.
The former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode also slammed the pastor over his comment.
He wrote “ “Don’t attack Buhari”- Kumuyi. God deliver us from shepherds that slaughter the sheep, that defend the cruel, that support injustice, that love the wicked, that serve the tyrant, that despite the weak, that enslave the poor and that worship genocidal maniacs and sociopathic butchers.”
SEE HOW OTHERS REACTED ON TWITTER
Pastor Kumuyi is a respectable and responsible man of God,i like him;But he should allow people to express their views about their leaders and speak truth to power;that is their only shield of defending democracy and propelling the wheel of freedom and justice.
— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) June 2, 2019
Dear Pastor Kumuyi,
Jesus, who came from heaven, criticised King Herod, a political leader (Luke 13:32). Paul, who went to heaven and returned to Earth, criticised Peter (Galatians 2:11). So, should we obey Them or you? #FreeLeahSharibu #RenosNuggets https://t.co/ZvVbSJ7WFB
— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) June 2, 2019
It’s really unfortunate what Pastor Kumuyi has become under Jonathan he didn’t say don’t attack him now with all Buhari is doing he’s saying don’t attack him when CAN, Catholic Bishops is saying Nigerians are getting poorer under him & corruption is getting worse. What a pity!
— Isaac Obasi???? (@Evang_IsaacObas) June 3, 2019
Pastor Kumuyi said we should not attack buhari and ya’ll shouting.
He said ‘not attack’
It’s probably DEEPER than that.
He probably meant we should not throw stones at Buhari.— Dero (@Rotimi_legend) June 2, 2019
This man Reno Omokri is an arrogant and proud man. I shared my opinion on his view about pastor kumuyi comment and he blocked me. This man is not worthy to be an example. He really surprised me because I held him in high esteem. PRIDE GOES BEFORE A FALL please tell him. pic.twitter.com/dqYl1ds1zK
— Alebiosu john (@jayfat4) June 2, 2019
Where was pastor Kumuyi when they were giving President Goodluck Jonathan sort of insults and names.
— Fakoye (@FakowajoOyeniy1) June 2, 2019
Pastor Kumuyi should mind his business and not look for our trouble.
When did he even start watching news on TV self, thought it was a sin.
Confused people.
— Flakky Flakky. (@adisa_flakky) June 2, 2019
Elijah criticized&attacked Ahab.The 3 Hebrew boys attacked Nebuccanezar.Jesus attacked the Pharisees. Countless accounts of leaders been attacked for doing wrong.Pastor Kumuyi Sir,you’re wrong.
— #Deeds…. (@EtinwaOkpo) June 2, 2019
It’s really unfortunate what Pastor Kumuyi has become under Jonathan he didn’t say don’t attack him now with all Buhari is doing he’s saying don’t attack him when CAN, Catholic Bishops is saying Nigerians are getting poorer under him & corruption is getting worse. What a pity!
— Isaac Obasi???? (@Evang_IsaacObas) June 3, 2019
Pastor Kumuyi of Deeper life Bible Church, we really respect you sir and your doctrine sir. But telling us not to attack Buhari & politicians is ungodly. That’s a NO sir, you can help us support it with a Bible verse, maybe by then we will listen to you sir. pic.twitter.com/bmclZW5CLY
— Ọládélé Dàda (@realoladele) June 2, 2019
A tyrant will always love his fellow tyrant, back the 90s Pastor Kumuyi ban his members from having Tv in their homes. Democracy is not for tyrants.
— MILLERMAN (@milleralali) June 2, 2019