The expert on Religious Studies lamented that some Nigerian prophets “have become nuisance”, as they claim to perform wonders which they use in confusing unsuspecting members of the public.
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Abioje spoke on Friday in Ilorin while delivering the 167th Inaugural Lecture of the University entitled: “Christian Prophets and other Prophets in Nigeria’’.
Abioje urged Nigerians not to be gullible and susceptible to their divination and prophesies.
The expert while recalling the history of Christian Prophetic Movement in Africa, said it was characterised by burning of magical objects and claims of casting out evil spirits, rather than engagement in issues of social justice.
The don questioned why many titular Christian prophets “avoid social and ethical issues and focus basically on divinatory and esoteric aspects of prophesy”.
Abioje said that there were some non-conventional prophets who stood for the truth at all cost such as late Chief Gani-Fawehinmi.
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He described him as a modern prophet, who was outspoken, a social critic and conscience of the society.
The professor called on Nigerians to strive to be critical prophets who speak against evils on behalf of God and try to live holy lives.
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