Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has opened up about the personal experience that led him to give up alcohol, describing it as a defining moment in his spiritual journey.
In a video circulating on social media, Osinbajo recounted how an encounter with colleagues during a United Nations mission in Somalia influenced his decision.
Despite being a pastor, he admitted that he occasionally consumed alcoholic drinks at the time.
He disclosed that he used to take red wine occasionally and also drank beer.
He explained that the turning point occurred while he was serving in the justice sector of the UN mission in Mogadishu.
After preaching at a fellowship service on a Sunday, he stopped at a restaurant intending to buy two cans of beer before returning to his room.
He said he had planned to purchase two cans of Heineken and then return to his room to read his Bible.
On getting to the restaurant, he noticed that some of his colleagues were drinking but immediately tried to hide their drinks upon seeing him.
Surprised by their reaction, he questioned one of them, a Danish colleague, about their conduct.
The colleague responded that they could not drink in the presence of a priest.
Osinbajo said the response deeply affected him and led him to reflect on his faith and lifestyle.
He added that the experience helped him understand that although certain actions may be permissible, they are not always beneficial.
He stated that since that encounter, he has completely abstained from alcohol.
