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Former Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has shared a personal story about his early Christian life, revealing that there was a time he continued drinking alcohol even after becoming a born-again Christian.

Speaking in a video which was shared on his official YouTube channel, Osinbajo said, “I was a born-again Christian who still drank alcohol, I thought since Jesus turned water into wine, it was okay to drink.”

According to him, he believed at the time that moderate drinking was not wrong because of the biblical account where Jesus turned water into wine. He explained that this mindset shaped his personal choices for a period, even after he had become serious about his faith.

Osinbajo noted that while he was committed to Christianity and active in fellowship activities, he still felt there was no contradiction between serving God and occasionally drinking alcohol.

He noted, however, that spiritual growth often involves deeper understanding and personal conviction. As he matured in faith, he began to reflect more seriously on the example believers set through their lifestyle and choices.

He explained that he later came to realize that not everything a person feels free to do is always beneficial. He said faith is not only about what is allowed, but also about wisdom, discipline, and the impact one’s actions may have on others.

Osinbajo’s remarks have drawn attention because of the honesty with which he described his past thinking and how his perspective later changed.

Many reactions have trailed the statement, with some praising his openness and others discussing the long-standing debate among Christians about alcohol consumption.

Thank God for your life...


Mr vice president that couldn't live up to expectations!

Go eat your food and drink your wine ….Ecclesiastes 9vers 7
I think drinking is not the issue but abuse of it is the issue

Because you likto drink.

Don't lie using Jesus's name.

Flangelo12:
Because you likto drink.

Don't lie using Jesus's name.

This is not a matter of lying using Jesus’ name.

The fact that Jesus turned water to alcohol as a miracle is an enough reason to proof that alcohol is acceptable in Christianity.
The first miracle alleged done by Christ was turning water to alcohol to meet the drink demand of the guests present at the wedding in Cana. Am I lying?

brain54:
Thank God for your life... Mr vice president that couldn't live up to expectations!

Thanking the god of APC for the life of this man who could not even use his position to better the lives of at least those in the south while he was in office? 🥱🥱