We Are Not Passersby in our country is the urgent declaration from Bishop Oyedepo as he charges Nigerians to get their PVCs and decide who governs them in 2027.
“If you pay any attention to what’s happening in Nigeria, you already know that when Bishop Oyedepo talks, the whole country stops to listen.
His messages never just end in Ota; they immediately trend on our timelines, and everyone—from politicians to the average man on the street—starts arguing. Just this week, the Bishop dropped another heavy, no-nonsense message that has put everyone on notice.”
During a recent Sunday service, the Bishop stepped away from basic church-centric messaging to address a heavy, pressing national concern on the minds of millions.
Looking straight at the crowd and speaking directly to the collective conscience of the nation, he dropped a massive wake-up call about political apathy, boldly telling citizens that “We Are Not Passersby in our own country.”
We Are Not Passersby
This raw, passionate message has forced a lot of people to look inward and question their commitment to rescuing the future of the nation as political alignments begin taking shape ahead of the 2027 general election.
This sudden, fiery confrontation from the altar boils down to one major thing: a dangerous wave of citizen apathy and hopelessness sweeping across Nigeria.
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The Bishop is clearly tired of seeing everyday Nigerians complain endlessly about bad governance while choosing to act like detached tourists whenever it is time to exercise their civic rights.
For a nation currently navigating severe economic storms, sitting on the fence during a crucial political transition is a luxury nobody can afford. The Bishop made it crystal clear that the destiny of the country cannot be left in the hands of a few political actors while the masses fold their arms.
He insisted that accepting the fact that “We Are Not Passersby” requires a total reset of our mindset, challenging Nigerians to stop acting like helpless spectators in their own fatherland.
“The timing of this message isn’t random. 2027 looks far from a distance, but behind the scenes, political figures are already moving—meetings, alliances, structures, deals. It’s all happening quietly. Bishop Oyedepo is clearly watching the same clock, and his message cut straight to the point: get your PVC.
Nothing complicated about it. Just go and get it done.” He reminded everyone that complaining on X (formerly Twitter) or arguing in market squares will not change the price of fuel or fix the economy. By drumming it into everyone’s ears that “We Are Not Passersby,” he is trying to wake up the sleeping giants among the electorate to realize that their PVC remains their most potent weapon to demand real accountability.
The cleric did not sugarcoat words at all when he spoke about the sovereignty of the Nigerian voter. In a direct warning to those who believe the upcoming ballots are already predetermined, he declared that the power to choose who occupies Aso Rock still fundamentally belongs to the people.
He challenged every citizen to protect that power, because declaring “We Are Not Passersby” on social media means absolutely nothing if you do not register to vote and stand by your choices when the election cycle arrives.
“This wasn’t just a Sunday sermon—it was a national alarm bell. Low voter turnout has been one of Nigeria’s biggest democratic problems for years. Every election, millions of eligible voters simply don’t show up, and a tiny minority ends up choosing the leader for everyone. That’s the real crisis the bishop is addressing, and no amount of church politics can change the facts behind it.”
“We are not passersby in our own country, we have a right to determine who governs us in this nation!”
If everyday Nigerians take this serious caution from the respected cleric to heart, we are definitely going to see a massive rush of citizens storming INEC registration centers to verify their details long before the political rush begins.
But if people keep treating elections like a pre-written script where their votes don’t count, then the Bishop’s warning that ” We Are Not Passersby” will just be another painful reminder of wasted collective power. True patriotism demands full participation, absolute vigilance, and a refusal to let others write your future for you. We Are Not Passersby
What is your honest take on the Bishop’s latest address?
“Look, let’s be real—is it actually time we stop folding our hands and start organizing for 2027, or are you completely done with Nigerian politics?
Honestly, can anyone even blame people who choose to sit the next one out, considering how we’ve been played in the past? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.”
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