The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Enoch Adeboye, has asked President Bola Tinubu to move swiftly and wisely in engaging diplomatic channels over threats by US President, Donald Trump, to invade Nigeria militarily over alleged Christian genocide.
Trump had asked the US Department of Defence to prepare for “possible action” in Nigeria, while warning the Nigerian government to act fast to end the “killing of Christians” in the country.
The US president had also called Nigeria a “disgraced country”.
But the Federal Government has continued to pushed back on claims of a Christian genocide in the country.
Adeboye, who spoke at the November Holy Ghost Service in Redemption City on Friday, said Tinubu should find a way to convince Trump “to delay his actions for about 100 days”.
The pastor also asked 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,” Adeboye said.
“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.
“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.”
Adeboye also cautioned that no world power would defend Nigeria in the face of external aggression.
On November 4, China warned against interference in Nigeria’s affairs over Trump’s threat.
“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,” Adeboye added.
“This is not the time for jokes, grammar, or arguments. It’s not about Christians or Muslims — innocent people are dying.”
