The Zonal Superintendent of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Power of God Saves Zone, Prophet Moses Olagunju, has urged Nigerians to return to the true essence of Christmas by embracing moral rebirth as a foundation for national renewal.
Speaking in an interview with The Nation ahead of the church’s annual Abraham’s Blessing Programme, scheduled for January 5-9, 2026, at Ori Oke Aanu Siku, Apomu Elekan Area of Osun State, the cleric described Christmas as a sacred season of reflection rather than one of excess.
The programme, he said, would feature song renditions, an interdenominational ministers’ and workers’ conference, as well as prophetic ministrations.
“We are supposed to celebrate the birth of Christ. Jesus was born in a manger, and that alone teaches us humility. Christmas is not about eating and drinking; it is about reflection — examining where we are spiritually and morally,” Olagunju said.
According to him, although the exact date of Christ’s birth is unknown, Christmas has become a global acknowledgement of God’s grace to humanity. He, however, lamented that many Christians have lost the spiritual depth of the celebration.
“It is unfortunate that unbelievers now take Christmas more seriously than Christians. Christmas should be a season to study the Bible, to X-ray the life of Christ and learn humility,” he added.
Reflecting on Nigeria’s journey since independence, Olagunju attributed the nation’s challenges to greed, corruption and moral decay.
“Nigeria is not desolate; the problem is the people living in it. A nation filled with greed and selfishness cannot make progress. We waste resources and celebrate corruption,” he said.
He expressed concern over the plight of Nigerian youths who, despite acquiring university education, struggle to find meaningful livelihoods.
“Our children graduate from universities only to return to learning handiwork. When we continue to condone criminals and corruption, we will remain stagnant,” he warned.
Assessing the current administration, the cleric acknowledged that efforts are being made but noted that corruption among public office holders remains a major setback.
“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach. You cannot build a nation where public office holders are only interested in cashing out from the system,” he said.
He called on Nigerian youths to rise responsibly; stressing that violence is not the solution to the nation’s problems.
“War is not the answer. Youths should arise and play their part in restoring dignity, trust and piety in our country. God is not done with Nigeria,” he declared.
Olagunju also expressed deep concern over what he described as the commercialization of the Church.
“We don’t have churches anymore; many have become business centres. How many are preaching holiness, repentance, heaven and the soon-coming King?” he queried.
He lamented that truth has become unpopular in many pulpits, noting that prosperity preaching without righteousness has weakened the moral fabric of society.
“Truth now sounds like a curse. If a pastor preaches the truth today, some members will accuse him of cursing them. My church does not pay me; it pays God. Members could pay me more if they stole at their workplaces, but the truth we preach here will not allow that,” he said.
The cleric urged national leaders to deal decisively with corruption, calling on President Bola Tinubu to balance mercy with firm action.
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