Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media to the FCT Minister, has called for the arrest and prosecution of a primary school headmaster following the circulation of a video showing pupils participating in an alleged religious revival during school hours.

Olayinka shared the footage on social media, where several primary school pupils could be seen inside a classroom screaming, crying and praying in tongues during what appeared to be a deliverance or revival session.

Olayinka condemns activity in school

Reacting to the footage, Olayinka criticised the school authorities for allegedly allowing a religious programme to take place during official learning hours.

He argued that school management should be held accountable for permitting activities that disrupt academic programmes, particularly where young pupils are involved.

The FCT ministerial aide called on the relevant authorities to investigate the incident and take legal action against the headmaster if the allegations are established.

Calls for prosecution

Olayinka specifically demanded that the headmaster be arrested and prosecuted over the alleged decision to authorise the programme on the school premises.

The incident has generated discussions online about the separation of religious activities from formal school hours, the welfare of pupils and the responsibility of school administrators to protect instructional time.

The circumstances surrounding the video, including the identity of the school and the clergyman involved, were not provided in the information available.