The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to act swiftly in addressing Nigeria’s growing security crisis, following warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump over continued violence and killings in the country.
Speaking during the November Holy Ghost Service of the church, themed “The Eve of Glory,” Pastor Adeboye urged the Federal Government to issue a 90-day ultimatum to all security chiefs to eliminate terrorist groups or face dismissal. He also advised the Tinubu administration to engage diplomatically with the U.S. to secure a 100-day grace period before any international action is taken against Nigeria.
“In my usual quiet way, I have related with all the presidents who were around when this trouble started. Whatever I discussed with them privately, I did my best behind the scenes. But you can only advise the Commander-in-Chief — you can’t command him,” Adeboye stated.
He recalled giving similar counsel to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, saying that while progress was made initially, efforts to sustain peace eventually failed.
Adeboye warned that the current security situation required decisive and transparent leadership, urging the government to expose the sponsors of terrorism “no matter how powerful they are.”
“If I were asked to make suggestions, I would say to our government: move fast, move diplomatically, move wisely. Find a way to convince the President of America to delay his actions for about 100 days. Then come home and tell our security chiefs to get rid of these terrorists within 90 days or resign,” he said.
The respected cleric cautioned that Nigeria should not depend on foreign powers in the event of military action. “If America attacks us, China, Russia, and others will condemn it strongly, but that’s all. Britain won’t come to help us. No foreign power will. This is not the time for jokes or arguments — innocent people are dying,” he warned.
Adeboye’s message comes amid heightened diplomatic tension following President Trump’s recent comments on Nigeria’s handling of religious killings, drawing mixed reactions from Nigerian leaders and international observers.
