A video showing Delta State Governor, Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, performing ushering duties at the ongoing Shiloh 2025 programme of Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners Chapel, Ota, Ogun State, has generated reactions on social media.

The clip, shared on Facebook by the governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Ossai Ovie Success, showed Oborevwori standing alongside other church ushers while the programme was ongoing.

Sharing the video, Success praised the governor’s humility, describing his actions as a sign of dedication to God and service.

Success wrote, “At Shiloh, Delta governor is seen doing ushering work at the ongoing Shiloh 2025 Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel)

“A governor that is dedicated to the work of God will always perform beyond expectations.

“No wonder Delta State is progressing rapidly. Kudos to Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori for inspiring others with his humility and service.”

The video, which quickly circulated across social media platforms, drew mixed reactions from Nigerians.

Some users defended the governor’s actions, noting that serving in various church departments is common practice at Living Faith Church regardless of social status.

A Facebook user, Emmanuel Amaechi, said he had seen senior public office holders and military officers serve in similar capacities within the church.

Emmanuel Amaechi wrote, “I have been in Winners where I saw a first lady of a state serving in sanctuary department coming every Saturdays to wash toilet and clean the church. These things are normal things in Winners Chapel.

“You can come to church and a general in the Army or senator is the one ushering you to where you will sit. In Winners, you are taught to serve, no matter who you are.

Another user, Ebube Mbah, said Oborevwori should be addressed by his church title, describing him as an elder of the church who was simply carrying out his assigned duties.

Ebube Mbah, said, “In this report, it would have been appropriate to address him with his formal title in the Church, which is what qualifies him to collect offerings in Winners Chapel. ‘Elder Sheriff Oborevwori’”

Another user, Gospel Ifechikwu Amaliamifeobu, wrote, “So if I get money and become somebody big, I no go do my media work for church again?”

Others also dismissed the criticism, insisting that the governor had been a long-standing member of the church and served long before assuming political office.

An X user who tweets as #judeehis commented, “Before you spill rubbish, he has been serving for a long time in Living Faith Church before becoming even the speaker House of Assembly, let alone governor in Delta State.”

“Not ushering work. He’s an elder in the church so he’s merely performing his duties,” #uzor_chukwu1 stated,

Another user, Michael Isang, who writes as #MikeIsang said, “What gives anyone the impression that there is a level of professional attainment at which one becomes too exalted to serve in the house of God? By God’s grace, that will never be true of me.”

However, some reactions were critical, with users questioning the presence of heavy security around the governor during the service.

Another user, TY AUTOS, who identifies as #ty_autos said, ‘This is distracting cos security are all over him. They said the country is safe. So, who need security inside church?”

Other commenters extended the debate to the relationship between religion and politics in Nigeria, suggesting that political leaders often leverage religious platforms for public image and influence.

Tunji Herbert, who writes as #koko_herbert, wrote, “In Nigeria, religion leaders and political leaders are in same WhatsApp group. Both work really hard to put lives of ordinary Nigerians at bay.”

A user, ByFireByForceJay™️, who tweets as #Only1Leanboi, said, “All our leaders dey this pastors hand.”

Oxford & Harvard, who identifies as #SeyiGlobal, said, “Exactly! That Nigerians still swallow this performative humility hook, line, and sinker is truly astonishing. Ushering with full protocol/security in tow? Please. It’s all staged for the cameras ahead of whatever’s next. Wake up, people!

Another user, ᏇᎥᏝᏝᏕ who identifies as #IAmWills11 said, “ushering work but na front of audience you dey. God abeg.”

The video has continued to generate debate online, with opinions divided over whether the governor’s action reflects humility or political symbolism. (Saturday PUNCH, excluding headline)

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