Daddy Freeze has sparked a national conversation by criticizing veteran gospel filmmaker Mike Bamiloye for defending Pastor Enoch Adeboye amid growing public frustration over Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation. The controversy erupted after some Nigerians questioned why the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Adeboye, has not led public protests against the surge in kidnappings, violent attacks, and insecurity under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Mike Bamiloye responded by stating that it was unreasonable to expect the 84-year-old cleric to participate in street demonstrations, especially following the recent abduction of students and teachers in Oyo State. He emphasized that the church’s primary role is to remain steadfast in prayer, seeking divine intervention and peace for the nation.
Daddy Freeze, however, strongly disagreed with this stance. In a viral video shared on Instagram, the media personality challenged the notion that prayer alone can resolve systemic national problems. He highlighted countries like Singapore and China, which achieved remarkable development through strategic planning, discipline, and effective governance, rather than relying solely on religious practices. “Prayer is not a strategy. Hope is not a strategy. Singapore got their independence five years after us. How did they get to where they are today, that their passport is the strongest in the world? Is it through prayer? Did China get to where they got to through prayer?” he asked, urging Nigerians to look beyond spiritual solutions.
The broadcaster further argued that decades of prayer by religious institutions have yielded little tangible change in Nigeria. He pointed out that since independence in 1960, the church has been praying for national transformation, yet the country continues to face deep-rooted challenges. “How can you tell me that the work of the church is to pray for Nigeria? That means the church has failed, because since 1960, you people have been praying, there is zero result,” he stated. Daddy Freeze called on churches to shift focus toward teaching love, unity, and discipline among members, noting that the absence of these values in society reflects a failure of religious leadership.
He added that the widespread lack of love and moral responsibility in Nigeria is evidence that Pentecostalism, in particular, has not fulfilled its mission. “Teach your members to love one another. The work of the church is to teach love, and the first thing you notice that is absent in Nigeria is that love. As a nation, our belief, especially Pentecostalism, has failed,” he said. His comments have prompted mixed reactions on social media, with some users agreeing that religion must evolve to address real-world challenges, while others defend the importance of prayer as a spiritual foundation.
As Nigeria grapples with insecurity and governance issues, the debate over the role of religious institutions in national development continues to gain momentum, with Daddy Freeze’s remarks likely to influence public discourse in the weeks ahead.
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