Pastors in politics ought to learn from Umo Eno, the governor of Akwa Ibom State. He does not belong to that band of fanatics who weaponize God for division, or for feisty rhetoric of hate.
Hear him: “I am a pastor trained to respect people and we must continue to show that all-important character of humility, of compassion and of respect to constituted authority. Even though a PDP, he urges civility in addressing the president.”
He was addressing defectors from APC, YPP and other parties who moved to his PDP. He let them know that a pastor is an attitude, not a position. It is a burden of immense gratitude to those who have the privilege. The same labour of love he has shown in the shower of palliatives to the needy.
This is an indictment of some candidates who thought God was a platform for partisan posturing. Governor Umo is not only a model governor, but in doing that he is also a model pastor. The scriptures say, “let your light so shine before men that they may glorify your father who is in heaven.” Governor Umo’s light is not under the bushel.
