“Most of them failed in life” – Sowore blasts pastors, says churches are ‘collection points’
Controversial activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has ignited fresh debate online after making explosive claims about pastors and churches in Nigeria.
In a viral video circulating on social media, Sowore alleged that many individuals who become pastors do so because they were unable to succeed in other areas of life.
According to him, some church leaders either “failed in school” or avoided what he described as serious work, choosing instead to start churches.
He recounted confronting a pastor he once met, advising him to convert his church building into a hospital for just one year.
“I told him, if you turn this church into a hospital for one year, you will see how many lives you will save,” Sowore said.
However, he claimed the suggestion angered the cleric, who has since refused to associate with him.
Sowore further accused some churches of operating as “collection points” for vulnerable people, alleging that certain pastors exploit followers through what he described as false doctrines.
Despite the backlash his comments may attract, the activist stood firm.
“Pastors don’t like me, but I know God loves me,” he declared.
His remarks have since triggered heated reactions across social media, with supporters praising his boldness while critics slammed him for attacking religious leaders.
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" Most of the people who are pastors today are people who couldn't make it in real life. They went to school, they failed, or some who didn't want to do serious work, the Dunamis man i told him to change his church to hospital because he and his wife are doctors, and they will… pic.twitter.com/5Vnd8ninue
— ÓMÒÉLÉRÍNJÁRÉ (@omoelerinjare) March 4, 2026