A Nigerian pastor has stirred reactions online after a viral video showed him allegedly compelling members of his congregation to sing a political song in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during a church service.
The clip, which has been making rounds on X (formerly Twitter), captured the moment the pastor led worshippers in singing what many described as Tinubu’s “mandate song” inside the church auditorium.
Although the exact location and church involved could not be independently verified at the time of filing this report, the development has generated mixed reactions among Nigerians online.
Many social media users criticized the incident, arguing that religious gatherings should remain separate from politics, while others defended the pastor’s actions, saying clerics are also entitled to political opinions.
One user wrote: “Church is supposed to be for worship, not political campaigns.”
Another commenter added: “Why force people to sing political songs in church? Everyone has the right to support whoever they want.”
Others, however, claimed there was nothing wrong with praying or singing in support of the country’s leadership.
The video has continued to trend across social media platforms, reigniting conversations about the growing intersection between religion and politics in Nigeria.
Pastor forces church members to sing Tinubu’s mandate song pic.twitter.com/YSUfk8nbsu
— Harry Da Diegot (@trigottista) May 11, 2026
