Nwaokobia argued that democratic governance requires political maturity and a willingness to accept legitimate electoral outcomes. He maintained that the stability of any democracy depends on citizens recognizing the authority of leaders who emerge through constitutional processes.
Speaking during the interview, Nwaokobia stated, “If tomorrow Peter Obi emerges as the President of Nigeria, he becomes your leader.” He made the remark while emphasizing the importance of respecting the choices made by voters during elections.
According to him, democracy grants citizens the right to support different candidates and political parties, but once an election is concluded and a winner is lawfully declared, the nation must unite behind the elected leader in the interest of stability and progress.
The cleric used the incident to support his broader argument that Christians in Nigeria face deliberate persecution, a claim he repeated several times during the interview.
He said such attacks were part of a recurring pattern that he believed reflected a coordinated effort against the Christian community in certain parts of the country.
Pastor Oritsejafor's account adds to growing concerns over the safety of worshippers in religious centres across Nigeria, as attacks on churches and mosques have been reported in various states in recent years.
His remarks have drawn mixed reactions, with some commending his courage to speak out and others urging caution against generalising security challenges along religious lines without verified data.
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