“Make Una Try Dey Get Sense” — Reverend Father Kelvin reacts to a video of a pastor praying for credit alerts to enter the phones of his church members during a night vigil

“Make Una Try Dey Get Sense” — Reverend Father Kelvin reacts to a video of a pastor praying for credit alerts to enter the phones of his church members during a night vigil

A viral video showing a Nigerian pastor praying for his church members to receive credit alerts during a night vigil has sparked online debate and drawn criticism from religious figures, including Reverend Father Kelvin Ugwu.

In the video, the unidentified pastor can be seen passionately invoking financial blessings for his congregation, asking for “credit alerts” to miraculously appear on their phones.

Father Ugwu, a popular Catholic priest known for his outspoken views on religious matters, voiced his disapproval on social media. He expressed disappointment over the incident, describing it as a trivialization of Christian worship.

“Unfortunately, this is what some people gather to do and call it a night vigil,” Father Ugwu wrote. He pointed out the irony in the pastor’s actions, suggesting that instead of calling on banks to send money to congregants’ accounts, the pastor might also consider praying for his own finances rather than relying on offerings and tithes.

“Make una try dey get sense,” Ugwu added, in a mix of English and Pidgin, urging followers to question such practices. “Stop helping these people bastardize Christianity.”

The video has generated varied responses on social media, with some people defending the pastor’s approach, claiming he was praying for prosperity for his congregation. However, many others echoed Father Ugwu’s concerns, raising questions about the commercialization of faith and the integrity of some religious leaders.