Olorogun Dr Ebenezer Okorodudu, Executive Director of Projects at the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), has called on Christians across Nigeria to take a more active role in governance and national development. He stressed that the Church must reclaim its position as the moral conscience of society.
Dr. Okorodudu made this call while delivering a special address at a prayer rally organised by Alpha Ministers Prayer Forum International on March 18, 2026, at Life & Power Christian Assembly in Asaba, Delta State. Addressing a gathering of pastors, church leaders, and congregants, he noted that governance extends beyond politics and is fundamentally tied to purpose, responsibility, and societal organisation rooted in truth, accountability, fairness, and service.
He expressed concern over Nigeria’s current challenges, including corruption, insecurity, and the growing disconnect between leaders and citizens. He questioned the Church’s role in addressing these issues, urging believers not to remain passive observers in matters that shape national destiny.
Drawing from biblical principles, Dr. Okorodudu emphasized that God is deeply concerned about the wellbeing of nations and that transformation begins with believers. He rejected the idea that the Church should distance itself from governance, citing historical and scriptural precedents where faith-based values influenced societies positively. According to him, the true gospel has the capacity to instill integrity, diligence, and accountability in public life.
However, he acknowledged that the Church has not fully lived up to its responsibility in this regard. He identified challenges such as political apathy among Christians, the distortion of prosperity teachings, politicisation of religion, weak institutional engagement, and a decline in moral credibility. He warned that excessive partisanship and the endorsement of questionable leaders from the pulpit have weakened the Church’s prophetic voice.
Highlighting the risks of disengagement, he cautioned that an apolitical Church could face marginalisation, loss of influence, and increased vulnerability. He stressed that Christians must not remain indifferent while critical national decisions are being made, noting that continued inaction could have far-reaching consequences for both faith and society.
To reposition the Church, Dr. Okorodudu outlined five key responsibilities for Christians: sustained prayer for the nation, active civic participation, courageous prophetic advocacy, integrity in public service, and commitment to community development. He encouraged believers to obtain their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs), participate responsibly in elections, and support credible leaders with proven integrity.
He further urged the Church to consistently speak truth to power, uphold strong moral standards, and invest in initiatives that support the poor and vulnerable. According to him, governance is not confined to political office but also includes everyday acts of service that contribute to societal wellbeing.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Okorodudu described Nigeria’s core challenge as a crisis of character rather than merely political or economic problems. He maintained that only the genuine practice of the gospel of Jesus Christ can bring about the transformation needed to build a just and prosperous nation. He called on Christians to rise above divisions, unite in purpose, and take deliberate steps toward shaping the country’s future.
The prayer rally concluded with a renewed call for believers to take the message beyond the church and into all spheres of influence, reaffirming that national transformation is achievable when the Church fully embraces its role in governance.
