Nigerian actor, Chidi Mokeme, recently expressed his belief that despite the plethora of religious institutions present in the country, the people are not prosperous.

During an Instagram Live session with his fans, the actor pointed out that Nigeria has a place of worship on nearly every street, from churches and mosques to traditional juju shrines. However, despite the abundance of religious centers, he noted that the country lacks financial success and suffers from lost souls who are attempting to deceive God.

He said, "All these people going to all these churches every day, God is listening. It’s just that He knows us more than we know ourselves. All these people are just going to church to look for what they will use to oppress their brother,”

Mokeme stated that some people attend church not to worship God, but to search for ways to oppress others. He emphasized that individuals should not attempt to deceive God as He knows humans better than they know themselves. Mokeme concluded that churchgoers should not seek to oppress their brothers and sisters but instead strive to build a better community.

Mokeme's comments sparked an interesting debate on the role of religion in Nigerian society. While some agreed with him, others argued that religious institutions provide much-needed support and guidance to the people. Regardless of the varied opinions, Mokeme's words underscored the importance of using religion as a tool to create positive change within one's community.