Osinbajo Warns Against ‘Miracle Money’ Gospel
Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has criticized the rising trend of “miracle money” sermons in Nigerian churches, warning that the doctrine is damaging the nation’s moral fabric and slowing its development.
Speaking at the 80th birthday lecture of Bishop Mike Okonkwo in Lagos, Osinbajo stressed that prosperity preaching built on shortcuts cannot sustain a nation. He argued that Nigeria needs values rooted in honesty, hard work, and responsibility to move forward.
“We cannot build a nation on miracle money and shortcuts,” he said. “The true gospel is about diligence, integrity, and compassion. That is what creates strong societies.”
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Osinbajo noted that the obsession with sudden wealth has shifted focus away from unity, peace, and social progress. According to him, when people are encouraged to expect wealth without effort, it weakens productivity and fuels corruption.
He explained that true prosperity requires sacrifice, diligence, and excellence in business or professional life, not magical promises of overnight riches.
The former Vice President urged church leaders to return to messages that shape character and strengthen accountability. He challenged pastors to speak boldly against corruption, greed, and abuse of power, especially among Christians in leadership positions.
“The gospel is not against prosperity,” Osinbajo clarified. “But no country can thrive on unearned wealth. Nigeria’s future depends on a culture of integrity, productivity, and compassion.”
His remarks come at a time when debates around faith, governance, and ethics continue to shape Nigeria’s public discourse. Many see his warning as a call for religious institutions to play a stronger role in rebuilding national values.
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