Cleric urges politicians to match promises with action
Founder of Dominion Chapel International Churches, Archbishop JohnPraise Daniel, has called on Nigerian politicians to move beyond campaign rhetoric and ensure that their promises translate into tangible results for citizens. Speaking during an interview session to mark his 66th birthday in Abuja on Saturday, the cleric stressed the need for accountability in governance, warning that […]
Founder of Dominion Chapel International Churches, Archbishop JohnPraise Daniel, has called on Nigerian politicians to move beyond campaign rhetoric and ensure that their promises translate into tangible results for citizens.
Speaking during an interview session to mark his 66th birthday in Abuja on Saturday, the cleric stressed the need for accountability in governance, warning that leadership must be defined by delivery, not declarations.
“We’re asking our politicians to be responsible. It’s not just to make promises. But make sure that those promises are brought to bear,” he said.
The archbishop, who reflected on his five decades in the Christian faith and years in ministry, attributed his life and achievements entirely to divine grace.
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“Where I am and what has happened has been the hand of God,” he said,
expressing gratitude for the milestone celebration and the impact of his ministry across Nigeria and beyond.
Highlighting the essence of purposeful living, he noted that legacy is built on impact rather than material accumulation. “Life is for impact. Life is not just to be wasted. You are not going to be remembered for the number of cars you have… you will be remembered for the impact you made,” he said.
Turning to the state of the nation, Daniel acknowledged the economic hardship faced by Nigerians, particularly workers, whom he commended for their resilience amid ongoing reforms.
“I want to thank them for their patience, they have endured a lot of hard times and adjustments, especially with this new administration,” he said.
While urging continued endurance, he expressed optimism that the current challenges would give way to a better future.
“When the day is about to break, the night is darkest,” he noted, describing the nation’s struggles as “birth pains” that would ultimately lead to renewal.
“So I believe that some of the things we are going through as a nation are birth pains… and I’m sure God will soon give us a great new nation,” he added.
The cleric also emphasised the importance of democratic integrity, calling for credible elections where the will of the people prevails.
“We pray at the next election that there should be free and fair elections, and the will of the people prevail,” he said.
Reflecting on his ministry’s 25-year journey, Daniel said prayers for Nigeria’s progress have remained central to his mission, expressing confidence that the country is on a path to greatness.
“We are not there yet, but we are definitely on our way to being what God wants us to be. We trust God that Nigeria should become a better place, that God will establish this nation in peace and in progress,” he said.