Mary Njoku Tells Pastors: ‘Touch Not My Anointed Also Applies to False Accusations’

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Mary Njoku has urged pastors to take responsibility for their public statements and actions instead of relying on the biblical phrase, “Touch not my anointed,” whenever they face criticism.

Njoku shared her views in a social media post while addressing how religious leaders should respond when their publicly expressed opinions or actions attract scrutiny.

According to the actress, the biblical warning should not be used to silence people who legitimately criticise pastors or discuss things they have said or done.

Njoku explained that “Touch not my anointed” should apply when a person is being falsely accused, deliberately lied against or intentionally targeted for harm.

She argued that when someone accurately reports a pastor’s public words or actions, the focus should be on what was said or done rather than attacking the person who reported it.

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“When someone gives an accurate account of what you said or did publicly, and it is causing you harm, Brethren, the problem isn’t the storyteller. The problem is what you said or did,” she stated.

Njoku encouraged pastors to acknowledge their mistakes, apologise where necessary and provide clarification if there is additional context.

She also reminded religious leaders that nobody is perfect, stressing that pastors, like everyone else, are human and capable of making mistakes.

Her comments have generated discussion about accountability, criticism and responsibility among public figures.