Orogun, DanielPillay, Jerry2023-10-112023-10-112023-02Orogun, D.O. & Pillay, J.G., 2023, ‘Neo-Pentecostal political activism vis-a-vis good governance in Nigeria: A theological analysis’, Verbum et Ecclesia 44(1), https://doi.org/10.4102/ve.v44i1.2670.2074-7705 (online)1609-9982 (print)10.4102/ve.v44i1.2670http://hdl.handle.net/2263/92817This article presented the Nigerian neo-Pentecostal political activism (NNPA) in the last two decades and its impact on good governance. A brief historical analysis shows that pulpit political activism (PPA) may have catalysed some civil actions by civil society, socio-cultural groups, adherents, and the masses; however, the resistance from the government may imply that the struggle is counterproductive. Subsequently, the situation calls for a theological examination of the activists’ praxis through the lens of three sub-theological disciplines, namely social gospel, political and public theologies. It is argued that the NNPA is neither based on any of the three theological sub-disciplines nor any other specific theology. Thus, this article upheld that where a struggle for good governance from a Christian perspective lacks a solid theological foundation, its approach may be counterproductive. The article then recommended the need for NNPA to evolve through a constructive theology with the adoption of some concepts from the three theological sub-disciplines, especially public theology. INTRADISCIPLINARY AND/OR INTERDISCIPLINARY IMPLICATIONS : This article aligns with the scope of Verbum et Ecclesia as it created a conversation around dogmatic and historical theologies, socio-political interaction and African neo-Pentecostalism.en© 2023. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS. This work islicensed under the CreativeCommons Attribution License.Neo-PentecostalsPolitical activismPublic theologyPolitical theologySocial gospelGood governanceNeo-Pentecostal political activism (NNPA)Pulpit political activism (PPA)Article