Solomon Buchi faults Yinka Alaseyori’s comments on insecurity

Social commentator and media personality Solomon Buchi has criticised gospel singer Yinka Alaseyori over her recent remarks on the growing insecurity in Nigeria.

Alaseyori had urged Nigerians to intensify prayers in response to the worsening security situation across the country, a position that sparked backlash from many social media users who accused her of being insensitive to the plight of victims.

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Reacting in a video shared online, Buchi argued that some gospel ministers and religious leaders have become too closely aligned with political figures, making it difficult for them to speak objectively on issues affecting ordinary citizens.

“Just because you added some mellow music in the background doesn’t mean what you’re saying makes sense. It doesn’t mean you know what you’re saying,” he said.

Buchi further alleged that some religious leaders compromise their independence because of their relationships with politicians.

“Some of you gospel ministers and even pastors are sellouts. You have sold your conscience to politicians. They donate to your programmes, your ministries and the things you do, so it becomes easy for you to come on social media and say the president and vice-president are working. Because you lack conscience,” he stated.

Expressing concern over recent kidnappings and insecurity, Buchi questioned the effectiveness of relying solely on prayer while citizens continue to face security challenges.

“They are working, yet children have been kidnapped for the past two weeks. In some countries, a missing dog can be found within 24 hours, but children in Nigeria remain in captivity,” he added.

The commentator also stressed the need for practical leadership, governance and accountability, insisting that prayer alone cannot solve problems that require policy action and institutional responses.

“I am a Christian and I believe in prayer, but prayer will not do for us what God has already given us the ability to do for ourselves. Policymaking is not the product of prayer. China was not developed by prayer, and Dubai was not developed by prayer. The places many people travel to for holidays were built through deliberate planning and leadership,” he said.

Buchi’s remarks have continued to generate debate online, with some Nigerians supporting his call for greater accountability from leaders, while others maintain that prayer and faith remain important in addressing national challenges.