There was a mild drama during the funeral service of Mrs Grace Akeredolu, mother of the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, when a cleric sharply criticised politicians for poor performance.
During his ermon, the Anglican Bishop of Owo Diocese, Stephen Fagbemi, challenged the politicians to begin their campaign tours in hospitals.
The Bishop said, “Go to hospitals and schools and see what Nigeria is like. I encourage you to go to the FMC here in Owo to campaign and see what the future holds. The poor are getting poorer. Nigeria needs a change that will ensure safety and security in villages.
“We need a government that understands economy. Life is hard in this country. Let our leaders be careful to help us move things forward. The best place to start campaign is in the hospital.”
In his response, however, Akeredolu sought the cleric’s understanding, saying the governments were doing their best, especially in the South-West.
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He said, “We have listened to your political sermon. It was wonderful listening to the sermon. I will not contend with you but I know as politicians we are doing our best. It might not be good for everybody.
“You should also say the things we have done. Continue to pray for us so that we will do our best. We will look at it. It is not that we are not trying. We have our shortcomings. We have crops of politicians in the Southwest we can be very proud of. Not all of us shall die. We shall be here when Christ shall come.
“You should also say the things we have done. Continue to pray for us so that we will do our best. We will look at it. It is not that we are not trying. We have our shortcomings.
“We have crops of politicians in the South-West that we can be very proud of. Not all of us shall die. We shall be here when Christ shall come.”
