Wike’s aide condemns school religious programme, calls for headmaster’s prosecution

Lere Olayinka, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory's media aide, Nyesom Wike, has condemned a Christian programme organized by a pastor at a primary school and called for the headmaster's prosecution. The incident came to light after a video surfaced showing pupils participating in the religious activity and allegedly praying in tongues.

Olayinka firmly stated that the school headmaster should bear responsibility for permitting the programme on school premises. He argued that public schools are intended solely for academic pursuits and should not be utilized for promoting any specific religion or denomination among students. The video has sparked reactions on social media, with pupils seen under the pastor's guidance during the activity, with some apparently engaging in tongue-speaking prayer. As of now, education authorities have not released an official statement regarding the matter.