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The Peter Obi Media Reach, POMR, has said that its principal did not advocate for dismantling Nigeria\u2019s church structure.<\/p>\n

POMR said the interpretation of the 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate\u2019s recent media interview was misleading.<\/p>\n

The organization, in a statement by its spokesperson, Ibrahim Umar in Abuja on Sunday, said it clarified that there was no indication in the interview that Obi was calling for the dismantling of places of worship.<\/p>\n

Umar stated, \u201cWe have been made aware of a significant distortion of Obi\u2019s recent media interview, which erroneously claims he called for the dismantling of churches in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe headline given to the interview has misrepresented the essence of Obi\u2019s message, twisting it to serve a mischievous agenda.\u201d<\/p>\n

He described Obi as a man of deep faith who respects all religions.<\/p>\n

According to him, in the interview, the former Anambra State Governor aimed to illustrate how faith can be more effectively integrated into people\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n

Obi referenced Apostle James\u2019s words in James 2:14, stating, \u201cFaith without works is unhelpful,\u201d and in James 2:24, \u201cYou see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.\u201d<\/p>\n

Umar explained that when Obi mentioned turning night vigils into production nights, he highlighted the importance of worship through work.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven Jesus Christ did not choose his 12 disciples while they were praying; he found them working\u2014fishermen, tax collectors, and so forth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Umar pointed out Proverbs 14:23, which states, \u201cAll hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.\u201d<\/p>\n

He further stated that Nigerians should not substitute work for prayer, as both should coexist.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no biblical evidence of Jesus blessing an idle person; instead, he consistently rewarded hard work, as seen in the Parable of the Three Servants (Matthew 25:14-30), where the servant who produced greater profit through diligent effort received the larger blessing,\u201d Umar noted.<\/p>\n

The POMR restated that the media\u2019s slant on Obi\u2019s interview contradicts its true essence and should be dismissed.<\/p>\n

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