Christian Genocide: Nigeria in danger, time to act not talk – Adeboye breaks silence, warns Tinubu

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has raised alarm over what he described as the growing threat of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, warning that the country is standing on the edge of a dangerous precipice.

Breaking his silence on the escalating crisis during the November Holy Ghost Service at the Redemption City, Ogun State, Adeboye said the time for excuses and endless dialogue was over, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take decisive action to save the nation from sliding into chaos.

“This is not the time to joke. This is not the time for grammar or arguments. Innocent people are dying. Whether you call it genocide, terrorism, or banditry, Nigerians are being slaughtered daily,” the cleric said solemnly.

Adeboye expressed deep concern that targeted attacks against Christians and rural dwellers had reached alarming levels, insisting that the federal government must act swiftly, wisely, and diplomatically to contain the crisis before it spirals beyond control.

He disclosed that he had privately advised successive presidents on security and religious harmony but noted that his influence was limited, as only the Commander-in-Chief has the authority to act decisively.

“All the presidents who were around when this trouble started — I spoke with them privately. Whatever we discussed remains confidential. I have done my best behind the scenes, but you can only advise a Commander-in-Chief; you cannot command him. God is my witness — I’ve done my best,” he said.

Adeboye urged President Tinubu to move beyond speeches and issue firm directives to the service chiefs to dismantle terrorist networks and their sponsors within 90 days — or relieve them of their duties.

“If I were to make suggestions again, I would tell our government to move fast, move diplomatically, and move wisely. Find a way to convince the President of America to delay his plans for about 100 days, and then come home and tell our security chiefs to get rid of these terrorists within 90 days or resign,” he advised.

Recalling a similar order given by former President Muhammadu Buhari to his service chiefs, which was never enforced, Adeboye warned that failure to follow through on such directives emboldens criminal elements and deepens public distrust.

He also stressed that the fight against insecurity must extend beyond the gunmen in the forests to include the financiers and political sponsors sustaining terrorism.

“When giving orders to the service chiefs, the President must make it clear — they are not only to eliminate the terrorists but also the sponsors, no matter how powerful they may be,” he declared.

The cleric further urged Nigeria to act cautiously in its diplomatic engagements, especially in light of growing tensions with foreign powers, warning that no country would defend Nigeria if conflict escalates.

“If America attacks us, China will not defend us. Neither will Russia nor Britain. They will only condemn and move on. We must act with wisdom,” Adeboye cautioned.