What President Bola Tinubu must urgently do to avoid American trouble – Prophet Genesis

What President Bola Tinubu must urgently do to avoid American trouble – Prophet Genesis 

A popular religious leader, Prophet Genesis, most commonly known as Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe, the founder of the Genesis Global Church,  recently addressed the concerns of the Nigerian public regarding the escalating tensions between the United States and Nigeria.

These tensions arose from claims made by the US government that Nigeria was not doing enough to combat the killings of Christians within its borders. Consequently, the Trump administration designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) due to severe violations of religious freedom.

President Donald Trump, along with several American lawmakers, including Senator Ted Cruz, has argued that Nigeria is facing an “existential threat” or “Christian genocide,” alleging that the Nigerian government is “allowing” these atrocities to occur. In response, the man of God has urged the Nigerian government to act quickly and decisively.

In his second message, he warned the Nigerian government about the actions it must take and pleaded with all Nigerians to behave as responsible citizens.

He stated, “We all want Nigeria to succeed. We are all patriotic to this call. Some of us may not believe in the narrative presented by the U.S., China, and others. Nigeria is a leader in Africa. We have a strong military capable of defeating any insurgents. We have assisted other countries in their fights and achieved results. So, the question remains: why can’t we combat this insurgency?”

Recently, a group of bandits invaded the Nissi community in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, kidnapping an Anglican priest and his wife. According to sources, the bandits abducted the priest, Edwin Achi, and his wife, Sarah Achi, from their residence in Nissi village.

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He further noted that the government must put an end to the killings, as he receives messages almost every day about people being kidnapped and murdered. He urged the government to demonstrate that it can stop these killings quickly, as this would prevent any potential intervention from the U.S. and Donald Trump. He emphasised that Trump means what he says, and he does not want the government to take it lightly.

In recent days, the government has shown that some hostages are being released and some bandits are being captured. However, we must consider how many people have lost their lives due to this insurgency. It seems that the government is not ready to confront this harsh reality.

To those who are exploiting sympathy and using religious divides to further their agenda, I urge you to understand that this is not a conflict between Muslims and Christians. We must unite against the insurgents and bandits who threaten our unity. We must not allow them to distract us again.

This conflict is not one between the South and the North or the West. Currently, many Igbo people want Donald Trump to invade Nigeria, while a significant number in the North oppose American intervention. This division is concerning. We need to recognise the implications of a U.S. invasion; it would be akin to returning to another era of slavery. Nigeria has much at stake, including its resources that could be exploited, a decrease in foreign investment, and the diversion of its oil.

I urge the government to end the killings once and for all. Let us stop pointing fingers and cease pitting Christians against Muslims. The reality is that Nigerians are being killed. We must awaken and take the necessary actions,” he concluded.

Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe is the founder and spiritual leader of Genesis Global Ministry, headquartered in Lagos with branches in several countries. After a challenging childhood marked by poverty, Prophet Ogundipe found refuge and support in the Celestial Church of Christ, where he became a member, instrumentalist, and minister. He eventually left to establish his own ministry, Genesis Global Outreach.

What President Bola Tinubu must urgently do to avoid American trouble