Just like another shocker, the running mate of the APC presidential flag bearer Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has revealed why he attended the live concert in Lagos on Sunday organized by the Award winning Nigerian Artiste "Olamide".
Prof. Osinbajos presence at the show being the presiding pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Olive Tree Parish, Banana Island, Lagos, at the event, has since then being described by many as "worldly" and unacceptable as it depicts in-depth sign of backsliding.
Responding to the photos splashed on social media, showing Osinbajo while the concert was underway, one Shydoo Shadrack wondered on Twitter if the cleric had not begun backsliding occasioned by his foray into politics.
"Are we sure Osinbajo is a born-again Christian needless to talk of being a pastor? What was he doing at a worldly musical concert? Or was it that this man has begun backsliding so soon?" he asked while expressing concerns over the development.
An entertainment blogger, Segun Oleniju, could not imagine how Osinbajo would have been dancing to the rhythm of Olamide's songs such as 'story for the gods' and 'Durosoke'.(source : The Punch)
Nonetheless, Prof. Osinbajo had since dished out his opinion and reason behind his attendance of the show on his Facebook page of what looked like another political campaign strategy.
According to him "all Nigerians have something to offer to bring about the needed change the country needed; I met the popular recording artiste – Olamide. He is an impressive young man. We are richly blessed with talented and energetic individuals who have a lot to offer the nation. Everyone should get involved in transforming our country".
"It is achievable. Change is possible; change starts with you,"
A lawyer, Babalola Ogunmefun-Aare, argued that since Jesus whose teachings modern day Christians follow did not shun the 'tax collectors' and other sinners during his lifetime, Osinbajo had not erred by attending Olamide's concert.
"So, the Professor (Osinbajo) should snub Olamide? Did Jesus Christ snub the tax collectors in the Bible? Did people not accuse Jesus Christ of dinning with sinners? Mr. Vice President in-waiting, we endorse your political moves," Ogunmefun-Aare stated on Facebook.( Source : Punch)
Reactions to the debate by the APC fans revealed that Prof. Osinbajos visit was a welcome development for the party to get its aim at the 2015 general election.
The stage for the February 2015 general election is fully set with only the best candidate expected to assume the Presidency seat.
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