CRIME

Plateau Massacre: What Are Pastors Doing? Portable Queries

<h4>Plateau Massacre&colon; What Are Pastors Doing&quest; Portable Queries</h4>&NewLine;&nbsp&semi;&NewLine;<a href="https&colon;//openlife&period;ng/">OpenLife</a> reports that Nigerian singer, Portable has ignited a storm of online debate after publicly questioning the role of pastors in addressing the nation’s escalating insecurity&period;&NewLine;The singer’s comments highlight growing frustration among citizens who feel abandoned amid rising violence&period;&NewLine;In a bold statement shared on social media, Portable directly challenged religious leaders for their perceived lack of action&period;&NewLine;&OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;Why are Nigerian pastors not fighting for Christians&quest; They use bullet proof cars yet their followers are dying,” he said, pointing to what he sees as a disconnect between affluent church leaders and their vulnerable congregations&period;&NewLine;Portable went further, urging pastors to take visible, collective action&period; He suggested that they could organize protests demanding accountability from government authorities&period;&NewLine;&OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;Why can’t pastors lead protest to the Aso Rock&quest;” he asked, referencing Nigeria’s presidential seat as a symbol of authority and responsibility&period;&NewLine;The singer also contrasted reactions to attacks on different communities, implying that religious bias might influence the level of public outcry&period;&NewLine;&OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;You can’t harm a Muslim and there won’t be chaos,” he noted, emphasizing what he perceives as unequal societal responses&period;&NewLine;His statements have fueled widespread discussion online, sparking conversations about the role of religious leaders in social advocacy and public safety&period; Many Nigerians have weighed in, debating whether clergy should take a more active role in protecting and speaking for their followers during times of crisis&period;&NewLine;Portable’s comments, though controversial, underscore a pressing question&colon; in a country grappling with violence, what responsibility do religious leaders have toward their communities&quest;&NewLine;