By Palang Paul
Founder of Evangelical Biblical Outreach Ministries International (EBOMI), Prophet Isa El-Buba, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action against Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, warning that leadership must be measured by its ability to protect citizens rather than conduct elections.
Speaking in Jos during activities marking the Christian Association of Nigeria’s (CAN) nationwide Black Sunday observance, El-Buba said the government must place the security of lives and communities above political interests and electoral calculations.
The event formed part of a three-day national mourning and prayer programme organized by CAN in response to escalating violence, kidnappings, terrorism and attacks on communities across the country.
Addressing worshippers, El-Buba described Nigeria as standing at a critical crossroads, where millions of citizens continue to live under the threat of armed groups, bandits and kidnappers.
“Our nation today stands at a critical moment in history. Across many parts of this country, families live in fear of kidnappers, terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements. Too many innocent lives have been lost and too many communities have been displaced,” he said.
He called for an immediate end to bloodshed across the country, stressing that every Nigerian deserves protection regardless of ethnicity, religion or location.
“The bloodshed must stop. Every life matters. Every citizen deserves protection and every community deserves peace,” he stated.
The cleric argued that security should remain Nigeria’s foremost priority, insisting that elections and political ambitions are meaningless if citizens cannot live safely.
“What Nigeria needs most now is security. Before politics, before elections and before personal interests, we must secure the lives of Nigerians. No security, no election,” he said.
El-Buba urged federal, state and local authorities, alongside security agencies, to intensify efforts to dismantle criminal networks, secure vulnerable communities and restore public confidence in government institutions.
Beyond security concerns, he identified corruption, injustice, greed, dishonesty and abuse of power as underlying factors weakening the nation’s foundations, calling for a broader moral and ethical renewal.
He also challenged the Christian community to speak out against injustice and national decline.
“To the church in Nigeria, this is not a time for silence, complacency or compromise. The church must recover its prophetic voice and become the conscience of the nation,” he said.
Extending an appeal for national unity, El-Buba called on Muslims and Christians to work together in rejecting violence and extremism.
“We speak not only to Christians but also to our Muslim brothers and sisters, and to all Nigerians who desire a peaceful, united and prosperous nation,” he added.
Addressing young Nigerians, the cleric encouraged continued peaceful civic participation and urged youths not to abandon hope despite the country’s challenges.
“Nigeria still needs your energy, your creativity, your innovation and your patriotism. Refuse to become instruments of violence and division. Become builders of a better future,” he said.
In a direct message to President Tinubu, El-Buba maintained that responsibility for national security ultimately rests with the Commander-in-Chief.
“This country that you are leading — everything stops at your desk. If you will not get our children out of the forest, resign from your position. Nigerians entrusted you with leadership and you must lead Nigeria right,” he declared.
The preacher also commended members of the Armed Forces for their sacrifices in combating insecurity and expressed sympathy to families of security personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Concluding his remarks, El-Buba urged Nigerians to remain vigilant, demand accountability from leaders and reject violence and division.
“We will not keep silent and we will not keep quiet until our nation is recovered. Let us reject hatred, reject violence and embrace justice, peace and national renewal,” he said.
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