A video showing Delta State Governor Sheriff Francis Oborevwori serving as an usher at the Shiloh 2025 programme of Living Faith Church in Ota, Ogun State, has stirred wide reactions across social media platforms. The clip surfaced on Saturday after it was posted on Facebook by the governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Ossai Ovie Success.
In the video, the governor was seen standing among other church officials while the programme was in progress. The post that accompanied the clip described the governor’s action as a sign of commitment to God and service within the church. Soon after it appeared online, the video spread rapidly and drew comments from Nigerians with differing views.
Many social media users defended the governor, saying that serving in church roles is common practice at Winners Chapel, regardless of a person’s social or political position. Some noted that public office holders, senior government officials, and security officers have often been seen carrying out similar duties within the church. Others explained that Oborevwori is a long-time member and an elder of the church, making the task part of his normal responsibilities rather than a special act.
Several commenters also pointed out that the governor had been involved in church service long before holding high political offices in Delta State. They argued that faith-based service should not be suspended because of political status and that the action should not be misinterpreted.
However, some Nigerians questioned the motive behind the act. Critics focused on the security presence around the governor during the service, asking why such protection was needed inside a place of worship. Others extended the discussion to the broader relationship between religion and politics in Nigeria, suggesting that political leaders sometimes use religious gatherings to shape public opinion.
As the video continues to circulate, opinions remain divided, with supporters viewing the act as normal church service and critics seeing it as a public display tied to politics.