Cleric Warns Leaders Against Corruption

Pastor Oluwole Israel of The Disciples Church, Ilorin, has urged Nigerian leaders to embrace discipline and shun corruption, emphasising that ethical conduct is essential for governance and public trust, not just personal morality.

Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin yesterday, Israel stressed that discipline was not only for citizens but was a fundamental requirement for leaders to effectively manage and prioritise the welfare of their communities.

He said most leaders today were excessively corrupt and lacked the discipline necessary to serve the people, warning that moral failure and financial misconduct undermined public confidence and hindered national development and progress.

“Leaders should prioritise the welfare of the masses, keeping citizens’ interests at heart consistently, rather than exploiting their positions for personal gain or denying people access to the rights and resources they deserve,” he said.

He urged leaders to practice financial and moral discipline, resist corruption, and understand that leadership was a privilege granted by chance, not perfection, requiring humility and a commitment to positively impact lives.

Israel further called on leaders to lead by example, avoid arrogance, and maintain accountability, reminding them that fear of God should guide decisions because all actions would ultimately be judged beyond this life. (NAN)