Pastor Adeboye Calls for Urgent Action on Nigeria’s Insecurity

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has spoken publicly on the disturbing wave of violence and killings across Nigeria, often described as a targeted assault on Christians. During the November Holy Ghost Service at the Redemption Camp, Pastor Adeboye urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the country’s security chiefs to act swiftly, decisively, and fearlessly against terrorism and those sponsoring it.

A Call for Decisive Leadership

Pastor Adeboye reminded Nigerians of a time when a former president gave security chiefs a three-month ultimatum to end Boko Haram’s insurgency. He recounted that though the order was given with urgency, it was not followed through, leading to a continuation of the bloodshed. According to him, he personally met the former leader to encourage persistence in tackling terrorism but lamented that the efforts fizzled out due to lack of firm action.

He explained that in the current situation, President Tinubu must make it clear to his service chiefs that both terrorists and their backers, no matter how influential, must be brought to justice. “When giving orders to the service chiefs this time around, it should be clear that they are not only to eliminate the terrorists but also their sponsors,” he said.

No Nation Will Rescue Nigeria

Pastor Adeboye emphasized the need for Nigeria to take responsibility for its own security, cautioning against reliance on foreign intervention. He noted that if the United States were to attack Nigeria, no foreign country would come to its aid. “If America should attack us, China is not coming to defend us. Russia will not come to defend us. All the so-called world leaders will talk, condemn what America has done, and that’s all. Britain will not help us,” he stated.

He urged the government to act diplomatically but swiftly, noting that this is not the time for excuses, political rhetoric, or denial of the reality of ongoing violence. “People are dying. Innocent citizens are being slaughtered. This is not a time for drama or arguments about whether it is suicide or kidnapping. Lives are being lost daily,” he added.

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Speaking Truth to Power

Pastor Adeboye also reflected on a recent statement by President Tinubu in which he declared that displaced people had returned to their villages. The cleric expressed surprise, suggesting that those who drafted the speech may not be giving the President accurate information. “The one who wrote that speech for my in-law, the President, does not like him. And if he read it before delivery, then some people around him are not telling him the truth,” Adeboye remarked.

He noted that reports of continued attacks, including the killing of traditional rulers, prove that peace has not fully returned to several communities. Nonetheless, he maintained that the purpose of his message was not to assign blame but to find solutions. “Our President inherited this problem. It started before him. I am an applied mathematician, and I am more interested in solving the problem than analyzing it endlessly,” he said.

Seeking Support and Divine Direction

Pastor Adeboye suggested that the Nigerian government should diplomatically appeal to former US President Donald Trump for 100 days of grace to reorganize and implement a robust national security strategy. He urged that all newly appointed service chiefs must deliver tangible results within three months or step down.

He also addressed members of the RCCG and the Christian community, recalling that God had instructed a 100-day fast earlier in the year. “Do you think I asked you to fast for 100 days for fun? God said this would be a remarkable year. The wind that started blowing last year would be more violent this year,” he said.

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A Plea for Unity and Action

Concluding his message, Pastor Adeboye appealed to all Nigerians, regardless of faith, to pray for the country and cooperate with the government in the fight against insecurity. He emphasized that the killings affect everyone, not just Christians, and that Nigeria must rise together to protect its citizens.

“This is not the time to divide ourselves by religion or politics. It is the time to confront evil with unity, courage, and truth,” he declared.

Pastor Adeboye’s message serves as both a spiritual and national call to action, urging those in authority to match faith with decisive leadership and to restore safety, dignity, and peace across the nation.

 

 

 

 

 

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