Founder of Evangelical Biblical Outreach Ministries International, EBOMI, Prophet Isa El-Buba, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity across the country, saying the government must prioritise the protection of lives above politics and elections.

Buba spoke in Jos during activities marking the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN’s observance of Black Sunday, declared as part of a three-day national mourning and prayer programme over worsening insecurity.

Addressing President Tinubu directly, El-Buba said responsibility for national security rests with the office of 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 said.

Addressing worshippers and participants at the gathering, the cleric said: “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. The bloodshed must stop. Every life matters. Every citizen deserves protection, every community deserves peace.”

Declaring security as the nation’s immediate priority, he said politics, elections and personal interests must take second place.

“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 argued that Nigeria’s challenges extend beyond politics and economics, describing corruption, greed, injustice, dishonesty, and abuse of power as factors that weaken the country’s foundations.

According to him, the situation demands national moral renewal.

“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.

“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.”

Speaking to young Nigerians, El-Buba commended youth participation in peaceful civic engagement and encouraged them not to lose hope.

“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.

Calling on citizens to remain vigilant and engaged, El-Buba urged Nigerians to continue demanding accountability while rejecting hatred and violence. (Vanguard)

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