Easter Shocker: “We Cannot Say Alleluia While People Are Dying” — Archbishop Opoko
by Uruakpa Onyemaechi Charles, For Methodist Blog Publication “Nigeria Is Bleeding… We Must Die to Self to Rise Again” In a deeply emotional and hard-hitting Easter 2026 message, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Methodist Church Nigeria Archdiocese of Umuahia, His Grace Most Revd Dr Chibuzo Raphael Opoko, has sent a strong warning to Nigeria’s leaders and citizens. His message is clear, urgent, and impossible to ignore: 👉 “Nigeria is bleeding. To rise to national glory, we must first learn to die to self.” Easter Is Not Just a Celebration — It’s a Wake-Up Call Speaking to Nigerians across all sectors, including political leaders, security agencies, clergy, and citizens, Archbishop Opoko described Easter as more than a religious event. According to him, it is a blueprint for national rebirth . He pointed to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ as the ultimate example of sacrifice leading to glory. “Jesus was not exalted through power or pride, but through sacrifice, hum...