Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has finally spoken out in the midst of the brewing tension between President Donald Trump and President Bola Tinubu on the killing of Christians in Nigeria.
The Nigerian cleric has admonished President Bola Tinubu on what to do, asking him to issue a 90-day ultimatum to the country’s security chiefs to rid off terrorists.
Speaking after the November Holy Ghost Service with the theme, ‘The Eve of Glory’, the popular clergyman called on the federal government to identify and expose the sponsors of terrorism and insurgency across the country, regardless of their influence.
“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 said.
“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.
“There was a president — unfortunately, he’s dead now — Buhari, who issued such an order. He is not here to tell you who gave him that advice. He acted on it but didn’t follow through. Three months passed and the work was not done. I asked him why he didn’t proceed, but I won’t tell you the details.
“My next advice is that, when giving orders to the service chiefs, the President should make it clear that they must not only eliminate the terrorists but also their sponsors, no matter how powerful they are.
“When I say our leaders should move fast, diplomatically, and wisely, it’s because if America attacks us, China, Russia, and other world powers will condemn it strongly but that’s all they’ll do. Britain won’t come to help us. No foreign power will.
“This is not the time for jokes, grammar, or arguments. It’s not about Christians or Muslims — innocent people are dying,” Adeboye added.