Stop cursing leaders, pray for Nigeria – Clerics urge Nigerians
By Adewale Owoade.
Clerics have called on Nigerians to desist from cursing or speaking negatively about their leaders, urging citizens instead to embrace prayers and constructive engagement as tools for national transformation.
The admonition was given during a seven-day programme organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Oyo Province 2, themed “The Covenant Keeping God.”
Speaking at the event, the ministers emphasised that while Nigerians may be dissatisfied with the state of governance, resorting to curses and negative utterances could further worsen the nation’s challenges.
They noted that words carry spiritual weight and can either build or destroy, stressing that leaders, regardless of their shortcomings, require divine direction to make decisions that will positively impact the country.
One of the speakers, Pastor (Mrs) Olubukola Afuye of Ekiti Province 11, urged citizens to continually pray for those in authority.
“We should be praying for those in government. The Bible instructs us to pray for kings and those in authority. When we pray for them, they will have the people in mind and change for the better.
“Instead of cursing them or speaking ill of them, we should encourage them through prayers. Whatever we give in prayers will come back to us. It shall be well, and we will eat the fruits of the land,” she said.
The cleric also encouraged Nigerians to remain hopeful and steadfast in faith, noting that God remains faithful to his promises and is able to turn difficult situations around for good.
Samuel Adeyemo, Pastor-in-Charge of RCCG Oyo Province 2, also said that God remains ever faithful.
“The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is still the same today. He keeps His covenant. He said, ‘Call on me and I will answer you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened.’
“If God has made such promises, then we must ask, seek and knock,” he said.
Also, Olukorede Adeyemo, wife of the Pastor-in-Charge, affirmed God’s covenant-keeping nature.
“She said” God is a covenant keeper. He has made promises to us, and He alone is able to fulfill them.
The cleric, therefore, urged Christians to be good ambassadors of their faith by promoting peace, unity and responsible speech, especially in times of economic and social strain.
The week-long programme featured prayers, teachings and worship sessions centred on God’s faithfulness and the importance of maintaining a covenant relationship with Him.
Participants expressed renewed commitment to praying for the nation and its leaders, while also pledging to contribute positively to societal development.
(NAN)