Social media activist VeryDarkMan has responded to Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s recent remarks defending President Bola Tinubu amid the nation’s deteriorating security situation, claiming the cleric has shifted his position simply because Tinubu now holds the presidency.
Pastor Adeboye’s Defense of Tinubu
Although Pastor Adeboye conceded that insecurity has intensified, he maintained that the President fulfilled his role by issuing orders to security forces and should not be required to personally engage in combat. He further recommended that Tinubu give military leaders a ninety‑day deadline to eliminate terrorism or step down.
VeryDarkMan’s Rebuttal
In a video statement, VeryDarkMan questioned Adeboye’s consistency, pointing out that the cleric had previously denounced insecurity under earlier administrations. He accused Adeboye of ignoring the problem solely because Tinubu is the sitting president, describing the attitude as tribal bigotry.
Leadership Beyond Directives
The activist argued that true leadership involves ensuring that directives are carried out, not merely issuing them. He likened the situation to a father who must correct or dismiss children who fail to follow instructions.
Public Reaction
Online reactions have been divided. Some Nigerians backed VeryDarkMan’s criticism, while others defended Pastor Adeboye, asserting that he was only outlining the President’s constitutional responsibilities as Commander‑in‑Chief.
Video Evidence
“Pastor Enoch Adeboye just wants to turn a blind eye because Tinubu is the President. Weren’t you the one in this video protesting years ago with a placard? This is just tr!bål big0try. As a father, if you give your children instructions to do something and later find out they…
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) June 30, 2026
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