Death Is Becoming Normal — Cleric Raises Alarm Over National Hardship

Popular Nigerian cleric, Apostle Suleiman, has stirred widespread reaction online after delivering a pointed sermon addressing leadership, hardship, and the need for empathy in Nigeria.

Speaking to his congregation, the outspoken preacher criticised what he described as the damaging consequences of poor leadership, warning that spiritual devotion alone cannot shield citizens from the realities of bad governance.

“It is a waste praying when you have elected a bad person,” he remarked. “The only prayer left is for the grace to endure the suffering.”

Suleiman also took aim at what he يرى as a troubling lack of sensitivity among those in authority, particularly during periods of national grief. He condemned the practice of prioritising public relations over compassion, saying, “The height of insensitivity is when people are mourning and you are deploying media for damage control.”

Reflecting on the country’s current challenges, the cleric lamented what he described as a growing normalisation of hardship and loss. According to him, the frequency of tragic events has dulled public reaction, creating a dangerous sense of acceptance.

“This is one of the most difficult periods to be a Nigerian,” he said. “Evil is becoming routine, and death is increasingly treated as ordinary.”

Drawing a contrast with earlier times, Suleiman recalled how communities once responded more deeply to loss. “Growing up, if someone died on a street, it remained a subject of conversation for weeks. Today, it barely registers—it has become normal,” he added.

He concluded with a strong appeal for empathy, urging leaders to show greater sensitivity towards citizens, particularly in moments of grief.

“When people are grieving, let there be silence from your media teams,” he said. “Anything less reflects a lack of empathy.”