“E.A. Adeboye Reflects on Speaking the Truth and Nigeria’s Challenges”
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has revealed that he almost faced backlash in Nigeria after calling for prayers against powerful cabals allegedly working to undermine the success of private refineries in the country.
Speaking during the ongoing annual Holy Ghost Congress, themed Onward Christian Soldiers, at the Redemption City along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Pastor Adeboye referenced a controversial statement he made weeks earlier at the RCCG Abuja Special Holy Ghost Service. According to him, the remark, which highlighted the nation’s struggles, nearly caused him trouble.
“I said something during the Abuja Holy Ghost Service which I am not going to repeat because I nearly got into trouble for telling the truth,” Adeboye said.
The pastor expressed concern over Nigeria’s persistent challenges despite its abundant resources. “Certain things happen in this nation that force you to wonder: Are we under a curse? There are countries without the resources we have, yet they seem to be doing better than we are. Hmmmm, let me leave that out,” he added.
Adeboye has been vocal about Nigeria’s ongoing economic and infrastructural issues, particularly criticizing the billions of naira spent on maintaining the country’s four government-owned refineries, which have failed to operate optimally. He has urged for greater transparency and divine intervention to transform the nation’s fortunes.
Focusing on the congress’s theme, he spoke about the power of divine light in dispelling darkness and confusion. “Let me say tonight, in the name above every other name, there will be light in our nations,” he declared, inspiring hope among his audience.
He emphasized the supremacy of God’s command, citing the biblical account of creation: “The power of a soldier is determined by who is behind him. If you stick with your Commander-in-Chief, you will soon become like Him. The first time it was recorded that our Commander-in-Chief spoke, He said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.”
Drawing parallels between natural and divine phenomena, Adeboye likened God’s transformative power to the sounds that precede great events, such as earthquakes or airplane takeoffs. He noted that where there is darkness, there is bound to be confusion. However, when God’s light shines, clarity, order, and progress are restored.
Adeboye concluded with a call for faith and trust in God’s power to bring light and solutions to Nigeria’s challenges, urging individuals, families, and communities to stay aligned with God’s will.