Electricity: Tinubu’s ally calls for regulation of churches

Joe Igbokwe, a prominent supporter of President Bola Tinubu, has once again sparked conversation with his latest social media post, this time focusing on Nigeria’s new generation churches.

Just days after voicing concerns over the steep rise in electricity tariffs, Igbokwe is now calling for government intervention in regulating certain practices within these churches.

In his recent post, Igbokwe wrote: “I think that it is high time the government of this country take notice of what is happening inside the new generation Churches in Nigeria. A lot of absurdities are being staged and some despicable things are happening. Regulation is needed.”

While the post has not drawn significant public responses—likely due to Igbokwe filtering comments—his statement has shifted the focus of his social media discourse from economic concerns to religious institutions. There has been no confirmation as to whether his comments on churches are connected to the controversy surrounding his previous criticism of the electricity tariff hike.

Just a few days earlier, Igbokwe openly criticized the government’s handling of the new electricity tariffs, recounting how his office in Surulere had experienced a dramatic increase in electricity costs. The critique surprised many, as Igbokwe has been a vocal defender of the Tinubu administration. However, with his latest post, the narrative appears to have shifted, with his focus now turning to church practices.

Given the lack of visible public reaction to his latest remarks on churches, it remains unclear whether this new post is a continuation of Igbokwe’s recent outspokenness or simply a standalone comment on a different issue. What is certain is that Igbokwe continues to weigh in on matters of public concern, drawing attention to both national policies and societal issues.

As Nigeria faces ongoing challenges, including economic hardship and fuel scarcity, Igbokwe’s latest post has created another topic of discourse, with many waiting to see how both his supporters and critics will respond in the days to come.