Harvesters Church founder Pastor Bolaji Idowu’s remarks regarding the Yoruba and Igbo ethnic groups during a sermon have provoked a great deal of discussion and indignation on social media.
He asserts that the Igbo are fearless and globally enterprising, while the Yoruba people are primarily hindered by fear.
Idowu stated during a sermon at his church:
“There is a problem with the Yoruba race. Even the ones that are 48 years old. There is a problem with your race, and it is called fear. Life bows for the courageous. Life works against the fearful.”
That is why I love the Igbos. They are fearless. There is no country in this world where you will not see an Igbo man,” he continued.
In order to overcome obstacles and succeed in life, he further exhorted the congregation—especially the young people—to embrace courage and reject the spirit of fear.
“Nobody can do anything significant in life because of fear. One of the reasons people never emerge or go forward is because of fear, and fear will lead to self-doubt. You would begin to doubt yourself,” he said.
Netizens, however have reacted to the comment made by the clergyman.
@OurFavOnlineDocnoted; “This is shameful. This is disrespectful. The Nigerian pulpit has now been turned into an arena for disgusting intertribal house sports.”
@2tolu noted; “We can all appreciate each other’s journey without resorting to unnecessary criticism just to make a point. One love.”
