Bisi Alimi reacts to one million Bible distribution
Bisi Alimi has reacted strongly after a group reportedly distributed one million Bibles across Nigeria to commemorate the 40th birthday of Seyi Tinubu. He criticized the move as politically motivated and called it an attempt to cash in on religious sentiment for personal gain.
The broadcast of the Bible distribution stirred a heated debate online. Supporters of the gesture said it was a goodwill act meant to bless communities, while critics argued that such mass distributions ought to remain free of political undertones. Bisi Alimi’s critique centered on the latter view. He wrote that religion should not be weaponized for political leverage and that mixing faith with political celebrations undermines genuine spiritual values.
He questioned the timing and intention behind the distribution. According to his view, handing out religious texts as part of a birthday celebration sends the wrong message. It risks making religious observance appear transactional or tied to individual personalities rather than faith itself. He urged that religious acts should come from sincere faith, not campaign-like strategies.
As the discussion unfolds, voices from different sectors have chimed in. Some see Alimi’s remarks as a necessary guard against politicizing religion, while others believe he is overreacting to a charitable act. The controversy underscores the sensitivity around faith and politics in Nigeria, where religious identity often intersects with public life.
