Demola Olanrewaju Reacts to Viral Video of Bishops Praying for Peter Obi: “Righteous Leadership Brings Joy”
Demola Olanrewaju, Senior Political Assistant to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to a viral video showing bishops praying for Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate.
The video, which circulated widely on social media, shows the bishops standing before Peter Obi, offering prayers and declaring:
“When the righteous is on the throne, the people will rejoice. We have known him and we know he will do well.”
Reacting on his official X handle on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Olanrewaju emphasized that political righteousness is about ethical governance, not religious faith.
He wrote:
“Righteousness means a leader doing right by the people, and the joyous response of the masses is the natural outcome.”
The statement underscores the importance of good governance and integrity in political leadership, rather than relying solely on religious or ceremonial endorsements.
This viral moment has sparked widespread discussion online about the role of faith and ethics in Nigerian politics, drawing reactions from political commentators and citizens alike.
