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Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by buzmanjohn(m): 6:42am On Aug 11, 2023
The Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Center, Sam Adeyemi has decried the huge gap between the leaders and the masses, saying it is a peculiar problem in Africa.

He said African countries are dealing with a deeply rooted leadership culture that makes the leader very powerful and the led practically a slave, across almost all sectors.

Speaking against the backdrop of the military coup in Niger Republic in a series of tweets on Thursday, the clergyman said neither military, democratic nor monarchical systems have fostered rapid development in most African countries.

While stating that it was time to address the real problem, Adeyemi said the only way out is to intentionally replace old beliefs and behaviours with new ones, adding that democracy has thrived best in countries that value life and equality.


He wrote, “The military coup in Niger draws attention to Africa’s leadership issues. The leaders of the coup have cited security concerns due to threats by jihadist groups and poor economic growth as reasons for the coup. Similar reasons were given for the military coups in Burkina Faso and Mali.


“The regional body, ECOWAS, insists the coup must end and the former president must be returned to power. They say democracy remains the best form of government. But a large number of Nigeriens are taking sides with the leaders of the coup.

“It is sad that neither military, democratic nor monarchical systems have fostered rapid development in most African countries. It’s time we address the real problem.

“We are dealing with a deeply rooted leadership culture that makes the leader very powerful and the led practically a slave, across almost all sectors. The issue with culture, like habits, is that though people desire change, they will default to their old ways, consciously or unconsciously, when they have to make choices, and they will ultimately produce the same results.

“The only way out is to intentionally replace old beliefs and behaviours with new ones. Only those with the sophistication to shift beliefs, values and culture on a mass scale can lay the foundation for meaningful change, especially for a country. The platforms would be high quality education, the example of leaders, economic empowerment, infrastructure, and so on.


“Truth be told: democracy has thrived best in countries that value life and equality. The power gap has been collapsed and being a leader does not make you superior to the people you lead. In fact, being a leader is understood to be a call to serve the led and leaders don’t consume most of the resources meant for the commonwealth.”


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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by Nobody: 6:44am On Aug 11, 2023
Nigerians are highly sentimental people, if it ain't their region in power then there's a problem and they will never cooperate with such person. The masses are the problems of Africa as a whole and until we have one voice in TRUTH devoid of any form of sentiments we will continue rotating in same cycle. One Voice Means Revolution.

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by GoodRocks: 6:48am On Aug 11, 2023
Damn it!

Why won't there be gap when a criminal drug lord forced himself on the citizens?

The renewal shege pro Max just started. Price of fuel is about to skyrocket again. Of course only obi and his supporters are suffering. Tinubu and APC supporters are enjoying and jubilating they're currently buying fuel for 90 naira. News has it that somewhere in Ogun, ekiti and Ondo fuel is sold for 52 naira to them. Una never see anything! Until the election tribunal kick that mofo in aso Rock out ASAP the suffering continues

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by kingamaa(m): 6:53am On Aug 11, 2023
Fact

The leaders are too far from the followers, which is like a curse, the moment they take up leadership positions, they disconnect from the people and see the people as pawns to be played with.

Look at Akpabio and the senate turning "Let the people breath " into a laughing matter.

So sad. These are the so-called dealers sorry leaders.

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by ImoleNaija: 6:53am On Aug 11, 2023
GO0DHardDick:
Damn it!

Why won't there be gap when a criminal drug lord forced himself on the citizens?

News has it that somewhere in Ogun, ekiti and Ondo fuel is sold for 52 naira to them. Una never see anything! Until the election tribunal kick that mofo in aso Rock out ASAP the suffering continues

Hatred goes to wherever power goes.

Your sudden love/concern for the Fulanis and Hausas (in Naija & Niger) is quite surprising; people whose heads you were seeking while Buhari was in power. angry

Lol @bolded, kuku add the people of Lagos & Osun to your love list since Tinubu didn't win the two.

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by LuQuLuQu(m): 6:54am On Aug 11, 2023
Well said sir...

Let the agbado zombified Ebola slaves continue to wallow deep in ignorance
Maybe Sam is Ipob or ESN or Igbo too

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by Jayrockk: 6:54am On Aug 11, 2023
Na God hand we dey

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by MEGAWATCH: 6:55am On Aug 11, 2023
Hmmmmm !

Thanks so much pastor for this insight,

They are so many slaves on NAIRALAND forum now, so much that most times you can imagine how they are surviving .

But you can't blame them because they are programmed to DIE protecting a man whose children's future has been secured.

May God deliver this slaves on NAIRALAND.

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by MrsTwrite(f): 6:55am On Aug 11, 2023
Exactly

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by tempex88(m): 6:55am On Aug 11, 2023
Most people that commented before me did not read the write up.

Pastor Sam is hitting the nail on the head. The leaders and followers are far apart and that’s the reason why coup de tat thrives in Africa.

Only the people can prevent coups not external forces

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by specialmati(m): 6:56am On Aug 11, 2023
cool cool cool cool cool cool cool and the people love voting in thieves.

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by fastseo: 6:56am On Aug 11, 2023
Nigeria must go with dialogue with Niger to either return to civilian rule within 1 year but invading it is unacceptable.

France must not use Nigeria to continue their exploitation in Niger.

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by Fiscus105(m): 6:56am On Aug 11, 2023
IconicR:
Nigerians are highly sentimental people, if it ain't their region in power then there's a problem and they will never cooperate with such person. The masses are the problems of Africa as a whole and until we have one voice in TRUTH devoid of any form of sentiments we will continue rotating in same cycle. One Voice Means Revolution.
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First, the man said nothing but pure truth, but u turn it to tribal issue as people known u for.


Check those that are criticising Tinubu in all fronts, compare it with how other regions criticising leaders wen they are in power and do urself unbias justice.



Still waiting for the day you will be critical of Obi for a second.

In ur belief, Obi is a saint!

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by Dozie32(m): 6:57am On Aug 11, 2023
Thiefinubu shouldn't even think of bringing problems between Nigeria and Niger. Fuel no go even carry our troops reach Niger.

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by orikoku: 6:57am On Aug 11, 2023
Only in Africa... Greedy set of leaders.

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by JASONjnr(m): 6:58am On Aug 11, 2023
He had this to say before the elections but he didn't.... He supported his own tribesmen and voted a criminal into ppwer.



The gap will remain this much because people who are supposed to speak up at the right time often keep mute just to wail at the wrong time.

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by Dawn91(m): 6:59am On Aug 11, 2023
IconicR:
Nigerians are highly sentimental people, if it ain't their region in power then there's a problem and they will never cooperate with such person. The masses are the problems of Africa as a whole and until we have one voice in TRUTH devoid of any form of sentiments we will continue rotating in same cycle. One Voice Means Revolution.

This statement goes both ways . I remember then how you were spamming th forum for tinubu because he is your brother using your former account and how you uus called all of u standing or Obi iboz .

You tribe took this election to a whole new low. I got insulted so badly and my sTate (Edo state) abused so badly all because we chose o be obidient .

The yoruba turned this country into a divided hatefillwd place and the ironic thing is you guys are always the first to accuse others .

There is no name I haven't been called. Once you don't follow th yorub logic of hate the ibo
You guys immediately attack the person

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by MichaelSokoto(m): 7:00am On Aug 11, 2023
dem dey use una subsidy money fund war 4 neejay, una sweat!
cool
Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by IjebuWarrior: 7:00am On Aug 11, 2023
Democracy isn't for Africa. Simple! There's always been an issue integrity and honor with Africans ever since their monarchs and slave merchants started selling their own pple to the white men.

We need to start educating and re-orientating the upcoming generations about our messed up past and histories, and start seeing these useless heroes as the devil. angry

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by MS247: 7:01am On Aug 11, 2023
Hmmn

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by Sonnobax15(m): 7:01am On Aug 11, 2023
lipsrsealed
Not far from the truth at all......

But they only come down to their followers when elections times don reach.....

While their mumu followers keep on following them sheepishly.......We can verify and see hat allover different social media platforms..

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by emerged01(m): 7:01am On Aug 11, 2023
POSSIBLE402:
Hunger will not be your portion ijn
5h us okay 8078407277 opay
Bro pls quit begging. Since 2019 you have been begging. Dont you think it is becoming a curse.

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by Femich18(m): 7:03am On Aug 11, 2023
In Nigeria once you turn a leader you become a god.
Ordinary SUG president will start behaving as if he's a governor.
Nigerians have a bad mindset and ready to exploit you at any given opportunity.
Our leaders are a reflection of an average Nigerian

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by ambale(m): 7:03am On Aug 11, 2023
JASONjnr:
He had this to say before the elections but he didn't.... He supported his own tribesmen and voted a criminal into ppwer.



The gap will remain this much because people who are supposed to speak up at the right time often keep mute just to wail at the wrong time.

You dont know Sam then, baba no dey meddle in politics ooo, but he has one of the best leadership platform in Africa.

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by otunbakolawole(m): 7:03am On Aug 11, 2023
The masses are the problem. The gap Pastor Adeyemi is talking about is as a result of our actions or inactions. We, the masses are the architect of the leadership failure. Yes! When it’s election time, politicians will distribute money, recharge cards and do all sorts of things just to get people’s votes. This is like the PHCN bringing electricity consistently when the month is running to an end just to encourage people to pay up their bills only to return to their epileptic ways thereafter. We fall for the tricks and deceit if politicians. Look at the last election, we traded our votes on the alter of religion and ethnic sentiments, yet we the masses will be the ones to bear the brunt of whatever the bad end of the stick is.

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by lokho(m): 7:03am On Aug 11, 2023
Thanks pastor but I also expect you to wait behind so we can rebrand and reshape this country together rather than relocating to the United States with your ministry.
Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by onlyboyson(m): 7:04am On Aug 11, 2023
The people of Niger like and support the coup tha take place in their country but one half-witted agbado pampers wan interven for wetin no concern am

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Re: Niger: Gap Between Leaders And Followers Is Africa’s Problem – Sam Adeyemi by Hopebringer: 7:05am On Aug 11, 2023
The Yoruba divided this country with hate and Anti Igbo sentiments everywhere .

Because they wanted tinubu they told all of us to hate Igbos why?

And when you don't agree they attack you and call you igbo.

What shocked me is that if you don't agree with their opinion on anything they call you igbo as an abuse as if being igbo is bad .

Since when did Yoruba become the owner of Nigeria and all our lives?

You can't disagree with them on anything they will immediately call you igbo as if igbo are not human beings .

Yoruba want all of us to bow to them and agree with whatever they say.

To them the only good Niger Deltan is he or she that hates igbo.

Once you speak up or against Tinubu or their view they gang up and Immediately start attacking you , why?

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