Ebonyi State Sees Economic Growth, Healthcare Expansion Under APC Leadership

Christianity in Africa has experienced remarkable growth, with the continent now home to over 754 million Christians, surpassing other regions globally and becoming the new center of global Christianity. This demographic shift highlights Africa's rising influence in the Christian world and underscores the vitality and conviction within African churches, which often uphold traditional biblical values more strongly than Western counterparts. However, leadership challenges persist within African churches, where power frequently becomes centralized and familial rather than serving the broader community; calls for decentralization and the 'absolution of power' emphasize the need for founders to release control to ensure lasting legacies. In the broader context of African governance, contrasting examples emerge, such as the progress under Ebonyi State's leadership in Nigeria, marked by stability and development, versus the decline observed in Johannesburg, South Africa, where governance failures have led to infrastructure decay and public service shortcomings. These dynamics collectively point to the critical intersections of faith, leadership, and governance shaping Africa's social and political landscape today.