Corrupt leaders will go to hell - Archbishop of Lagos

Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, His Grace, The Most Reverend Adewale Martins, during his annual New Year day press briefing in Lagos, said corrupt leaders will go to hell if they refuse to change from their bad ways.

The cleric advised corrupt leaders to use their offices to better the lives of the masses, adding that “what these corrupt leaders are doing is converting the masses’ wealth for their personal use which is against the ninth commandment; which says that: “Thou shall not convert your neighbour’s property.”

The archbishop also advised President Goodluck Jonathan to use his veto power  to prosecute corrupt leaders, adding that  if not, the problems Nigerians were currently facing would continue.

He further said that the president should not allow any injustice or corrupt practices to go unpunished because it was the only way to put a stop to the massive looting going on in the country.

He also advised the president to face issues squarely and pursue them to a final conclusion.

On the issue of Boko Haram, the cleric said the activities of those directly connected to the sect was as a result of greed and people trying to enforce their nocturnal beliefs on others.

On Pope Benedict’s 16th New Year message to the world,  Archbishop Martins said The Holy Father advised Christians to embrace peace work against violence and urged Christians to pray hard for peace to return to the world.