Edo Governor Faces Backlash for Testifying at Pastor Jerry Eze's Church Amid Election Controversy

Nigerians on X have been actively discussing Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholor's visit to Pastor Jerry Eze's church on Sunday, January 5.

During the service, Governor Okpebholor testified about his unexpected rise to governorship, attributing it to divine intervention. He mentioned that during his campaign, despite concerns about the election's outcome, he found solace in the church's slogan, "What God cannot do does not exist."

However, some X users have criticized Pastor Eze for allowing the governor to share his testimony. They argue that, given allegations of electoral malpractice in the September 2024 governorship election, the cleric should have refrained from granting the governor a platform.

One user commented, "Pastor Jerry Eze faces backlash as Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, delivers a moving testimony during his church service."

Another remarked, "Pastor Jerry Eze and his church are praising God with a politician that openly rigged an election in Edo state. Whatever happened to 'Men of God'?"