Key Points
- Ugezu Jideofor says many pastors deny reported attacks. He calls the silence a lack of real faith.
- He demands leaders name suspects and face court. Rights groups warn silence helps violence to grow.
- ValidUpdates reports show debate around celebrity posts and reactions. Two recent stories add context on public reactions.
Writer Ugezu Jideofor published a sharp post about attacks on Christians. He says many pastors deny a system-supported massacre in Nigeria.
The post ran on his social channels on Sunday evening. Ugezu called the pastors’ silence a sign of absent spirituality.
He wrote that pastors who ignore violence help hide the true scale. Read more reactions in the Nigerian lady blames Somadina ValidUpdates story.
Ugezu said pastors act like a sect of highest bidder. He asked why faith leaders do not speak up for victims.
Violence in parts of Nigeria has hit many small communities. Local people and rights groups say attacks are rising this year. Ugezu urged elders and leaders to name the attackers and act.
The churches named in his post had not replied by Monday. A few pastors told reporters they could not confirm those claims.
Some rights groups have long warned about state links to violence. They say official silence worsens fear and blocks clear answers.
Ugezu writes essays on culture and on social issues in Nigeria. His posts often spark debate about faith and power in public life. Readers shared mixed views under his post on Sunday night.
Some readers pointed to recent celebrity posts and wider silence. See a related ValidUpdates story in Cubana hails Davido for Rolls-Royce.
Ugezu said speaking out is a moral job for faith leaders. He called for public names, court action and clear probes.
