Pastor-Adeboye
By Olamilekan Abayomi
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has urged the Federal Government to immediately eliminate terrorists and their sponsors ahead of the possible United States military action in Nigeria. Adeboye gave the advice on Friday, during the November Holy Ghost Service while reacting to recent threats issued by US President Donald Trump.
Adeboye advised President Bola Tinubu to give the newly appointed service chiefs a three-month ultimatum to wipe out terrorists and their financiers, warning that failure to do so could lead to their resignation. He emphasized that the fight against insecurity should transcend politics, and that terrorism threatens the collective peace, unity, and progress of Nigeria.
The cleric cautioned that if the US eventually invades Nigeria, China, Russia, and other world powers would not come to the country’s defence, saying “They would only talk.” Adeboye also urged Tinubu to seek diplomatic engagement with Trump, requesting a 100-day window to tackle the insurgency, and urged the service chiefs to deliver results within 90 days.
Adeboye expressed concern over reports of a possible United States military intervention in Nigeria to combat terrorism, warning that such external involvement could have far-reaching implications for the nation’s sovereignty and security. He emphasized that Nigeria has all it takes, both spiritually and materially, to defeat terrorism, and that the government must be decisive and act swiftly to eliminate terrorists and those funding them.
The cleric’s call comes amid rising diplomatic tension following Donald Trump’s threat of possible U.S. military intervention in Nigeria over what he described as the mass killing of Christians. Adeboye warned that Nigeria must act wisely and diplomatically, especially in its dealings with major world powers, stressing that no country would come to its aid if an international conflict arises.
