Renowned social critic and human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has vehemently emphasized the interdependent relationship between political and religious leaders. In a thought-provoking declaration, she asserted that religious rulers thrive on promoting miracles amidst the backdrop of bad governance, while political leaders depend on the subjugation of citizens to maintain their grip on power.
Expressing her perspective in a recent post on her social media platform, Yesufu asserted, “I have consistently highlighted the symbiotic coexistence of political and religious rulers. The religious leaders thrive on the prevalence of bad governance to peddle what I refer to as ‘cheap miracles,’ while the political class relies on keeping the populace oppressed and subdued.”
Delving further, Yesufu delineated the respective approaches adopted by religious and political factions. Within the Muslim community, she highlighted the narrative that suffering on earth is inconsequential as the ultimate reward awaits in heaven, effectively deeming protests as ‘haram.’ She also warned of potential escalation in extremist actions, citing the pretense of establishing Islamic norms to justify the prevailing hardships.
Turning her focus to the Christian sphere, Yesufu elucidated on the promotion of individual miracles at the expense of governmental concerns. She forewarned of an increase in ostentatious displays of inexplicable miracles by pastors, enticing adherents to prioritize personal miracles over governance. These theatrical displays, she argues, simply serve as a facade to redirect attention from pressing societal issues.
Yesufu did not exclude traditional religions from her appraisal, attributing their modus operandi to a penchant for scapegoats, including witches, elderly individuals, uncles, and mothers-in-law, as convenient targets for blame.
