I warned about Buhari’s govt, but Nigerians didn’t listen - Oritsejafor

Ayo Oritsejafor, the former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), asserts that he had foreseen and warned Nigerians about the anticipated failures of the Muhammadu Buhari administration prior to its ascent to power in 2015. Oritsejafor stated on Channels TV's Politics Today that he had "tried to warn this nation of the direction it was going" in 2014, believing the incoming government "was going to be a mess." He feels the country's situation has since deteriorated further. The cleric explained that the current state of affairs has compelled him to re-engage in public discourse on governance and leadership after a period of relative silence. He cited his pastoral role as a primary motivator, stating that he cannot ignore the hardships faced by ordinary Nigerians. "It has gotten to a point where I feel I must begin to say something, because I pastor people, they are human beings, they are Nigerians, and we must begin to hold people accountable for what’s happening," he said. Oritsejafor refuted suggestions that his past silence implied complicity, particularly given his perceived support for former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015. He clarified that he withdrew from public political debates after his repeated attempts to caution the public about potential negative consequences were unheeded. "You can’t force people to listen to you, you can’t force people to take your advice," he explained, opting to "withdraw" when his counsel was disregarded. He maintained that he observed events unfold from the sidelines until the present moment, which he deems appropriate for speaking out.

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In 2014, I tried to warn this nation of the direction it was going.