Kaatruth Host Calls for Respect, Limits To Public Religious Practices in Nigeria
_Secular Advocacy TV News Desk _
A viral post by Kaatruth Host has urged adherents of certain religious sects to show greater respect for public peace and the rights of people of diverse faiths, arguing that some common religious practices in Nigeria amount to coercion and disturbance.
In a post shared under the hashtag #kaa_truths, he described several scenarios where religious expression overlaps with public spaces pointing out that they undermine mutual respect. The post further highlighted concerns about loud preaching on public transport, the use of loudspeakers at worship centers late into the night and early morning, and early morning evangelism with megaphones near residential areas and hospitals.
Kaatruth equally criticised the habit of spamming group chats with religious content unrelated to the group’s purpose, the blocking of public roads for worship on Fridays and Sundays, and what he described as preferential treatment in offices and public spaces based on religious affiliation.
“Let us respect each other’s faith, but,” the post repeated across several points, questioning how actions that disturb others can be reconciled with the goal of prayer and peace. The author used hypothetical examples, such as a traditionalist, Muslim, atheist, or others responding in kind on a bus, or an atheist playing music loudly toward a worship center, to illustrate the potential for conflict if everyone acted similarly.
The Kaatruth Host said he would continue to speak out against what he described as “madness” and expressed a desire for a society where “every person’s peace and faith are respected.” He added that some posts are made intentionally to identify people who cannot think beyond religious perspectives and to manage their online community accordingly.
The post concluded that if the message offended readers, it might reflect underlying intolerance, and stated that the author does not want to associate with people who believe their religion gives them the right to torment others.
The post has been widely shared and has drawn both support and criticism online.