Neo-Pentecostal political activism vis-a-vis good governance in Nigeria: A theological analysis

This article presented the Nigerian neo-Pentecostal political activism (NNPA) in the last two decades and its impact on good governance. A brief historical analysis shows that pulpit political activism (PPA) may have catalysed some civil actions by civil society, socio-cultural groups, adherents, an...

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Published in:Verbum et Ecclesia 2023, Vol.44 (1), p.1-9
Main Authors: Orogun, Daniel O., Pillay, Jerry G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activism
Activists
Christianity
Dictators
Electoral reform
Empowerment
Fraud
God
good governance
Historicism
Human rights
Injustice
Neo-Pentecostals
Nepotism
Police brutality
Political activism
Political leadership
Political power
Political Theology
Public theology
Religion
Security guards
Social gospel
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Summary:This article presented the Nigerian neo-Pentecostal political activism (NNPA) in the last two decades and its impact on good governance. A brief historical analysis shows that pulpit political activism (PPA) may have catalysed some civil actions by civil society, socio-cultural groups, adherents, and the masses; however, the resistance from the government may imply that the struggle is counterproductive. Subsequently, the situation calls for a theological examination of the activists’ praxis through the lens of three sub-theological disciplines, namely social gospel, political and public theologies. It is argued that the NNPA is neither based on any of the three theological sub-disciplines nor any other specific theology. Thus, this article upheld that where a struggle for good governance from a Christian perspective lacks a solid theological foundation, its approach may be counterproductive. The article then recommended the need for NNPA to evolve through a constructive theology with the adoption of some concepts from the three theological sub-disciplines, especially public theology.Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications This article aligns with the scope of Verbum et Ecclesia as it created a conversation around dogmatic and historical theologies, socio-political interaction and African neo-Pentecostalism.
ISSN:1609-9982
2074-7705
2074-7705
DOI:10.4102/ve.v44i1.2670