By Mabel Aziba

PORT HARCOURT — In a nation where many people whisper their frustrations behind closed doors, Pastor David Ibiyeomie has chosen to speak loudly.

The founder of Salvation Ministries has challenged Nigerians not to remain silent in the face of injustice, insecurity, religious discrimination, and policies that threaten the nation’s unity, insisting that keeping quiet in difficult times only emboldens wrongdoing.

Speaking on the state of the nation, Pastor Ibiyeomie said his concerns are not driven by politics but by his commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the welfare of Nigerians.

“I am not interested in politics,” he declared, explaining that his responsibility as a Christian leader compels him to speak whenever truth, justice, and religious freedom are at risk.

The cleric questioned laws and policies he believes appear to limit Christians from openly expressing and preaching their faith while similar religious expressions are permitted elsewhere. He stressed that Nigeria must remain a country where Christians and Muslims enjoy equal rights, practise their faith freely, and live together peacefully without fear or discrimination.

Beyond religious freedom, Pastor Ibiyeomie expressed concern over the worsening insecurity across the country, particularly the reported killings of Christians in parts of Northern Nigeria. He also lamented the economic hardship affecting millions of families and the continued loss of Nigerian lives both within and outside the country.

According to him, Nigerians deserve leaders who focus on protecting lives, restoring security, and addressing the economic realities confronting citizens rather than introducing policies that fail to reflect the people’s most pressing needs.

He also challenged Christians occupying positions of influence to find the courage to speak up whenever justice is threatened, warning that silence from those who should defend what is right only deepens injustice.

Describing religious freedom as a cornerstone of national peace, the pastor maintained that no faith should ever be imposed on another, adding that every Nigerian must be free to worship according to their convictions without intimidation or unequal treatment.

His message ended with a passionate appeal to citizens not to become spectators while injustice flourishes.

“Do not see evil and remain silent,” he urged, calling on Nigerians to reject oppression, insecurity, religious intolerance, and every action capable of undermining the country’s peace and unity.

At a time when many Nigerians are searching for hope and reassurance, Pastor Ibiyeomie’s message resonates as more than a sermon. It is a call for courage, accountability, and a nation where justice, freedom, and peaceful coexistence remain the foundation of society.