A video showing popular cleric Esther Ajayi handing out Easter packages with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s image has gone viral and caused a stir across social media.
In the clip, Esther Ajayi is seen distributing food and gift items to church members during Easter service. The packages reportedly feature branding and references linked to the Nigerian president, making it clear that the gifts are politically themed.
Many Nigerians quickly took to social media to share concern and frustration. Some criticized the act as mixing politics with religion, questioning why political messaging is part of a church celebration. Others expressed worry that this could influence congregants ahead of the 2027 elections.
Supporters of the pastor argued that sharing gifts during Easter is normal and not every member may notice or focus on the branding. They said the gesture is part of festive giving and outreach.
The video continues to circulate widely online, sparking debates about the role of politics in religious spaces and how church leaders should navigate political neutrality during national campaigns.
In another clip, a Redeemed Christian Church of God parish had an APC-branded campaign bus parked on its compound. The bus showed APC logos, slogans like Renewed Hope for Nigeria, and images of President Bola Tinubu, while church members, mostly women and children, stood nearby. The video sparked outrage online with many accusing the church of mixing religion and politics.
