“Poverty is one of the reasons people are religous” – Gay Activist, Bisi Alimi

Gay rights activist Bisi Alimi has stirred reactions after claiming that poverty is a major reason people turn to religion.

In a post on X, he argued that while the poor seek religion for hope, the wealthy often use it as a tool for control.

He described religion as largely performative, a view that has since triggered mixed reactions online.