The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged President Bola Tinubu to end insecurity in Nigeria by directing security chiefs to eliminate terrorist groups within 90 days.
Adeboye made the call during the November Holy Ghost Service of the church, themed “The Eve of Glory,” while responding to recent concerns raised by United States President Donald Trump over Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation.
He emphasized that the sanctity of human life must be treated as a national priority and advised the Federal Government to issue a clear ultimatum to security chiefs, warning that any failure to meet the target should result in their dismissal.
“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.”
Adeboye recalled giving similar advice to the administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, lamenting that despite initial efforts, the momentum was not sustained.
“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.”
He urged the current administration to go beyond mere directives by targeting not only terrorists but also their sponsors.
“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,” he added.
Adeboye further called on the government to identify and expose individuals or groups financing terrorism and insurgency in the country. He also appealed to President Tinubu to open diplomatic channels with the United States to secure a 100-day grace period before any foreign intervention.
“This is not the time for jokes, grammar, or arguments. It’s not about Christians or Muslims — innocent people are dying,” he warned.
