Joshua Bamiloye, a gospel filmmaker and preacher, has harshly criticized the responses of several Christians who publicly celebrated the passing of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari.
Bamiloye expressed his profound regret at the joyous tone taken by certain believers in reaction to the news of Buhari’s death in a heartbreaking message shared on social media.
He called the responses “un-Christlike” and cautioned that they go against the principles of respect, love, and compassion that the Christian faith promotes.
Although Joshua Bamiloye acknowledged the suffering and discontent that many Nigerians might have had under Buhari’s rule, he emphasized that death should never be a reason for celebration, particularly for people who claim to be followers of Christ.
Reactions to the post have been divided on the internet. Others defended their emotional reactions as legitimate, pointing to the difficulties and perceived shortcomings during Buhari’s presidency, while others praised Bamiloye for encouraging maturity and grace.
Following Buhari’s passing, the church is being urged by voices like Bamiloye’s to uphold a higher standard of response as praise and criticism continue to flood in.
