In a dramatic and urgent call to action, Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) to move swiftly in eliminating not only the terrorists ravaging the nation but also the hidden financiers backing them — warning that the window for diplomacy may be closing, and that the spectre of possible U.S. military action looms large.
A clarion call from the pulpit
During the November Holy Ghost Service at the Redemption City camp ground, Adeboye challenged the government to shift from rhetoric to decisive action. He reminded Nigerians that the security crisis did not begin under the current administration, but stressed that this moment demands urgent response. “This is not the time for semantics,” he declared, “innocent people are dying.”
The cleric recalled private interventions he made with past leadership, saying that the late Muhammadu Buhari once set a three-month ultimatum for the security chiefs to eliminate the militant threat — a deadline unfulfilled, in his judgment.
The U.S. factor and why it matters
The urgency of Adeboye’s message is rooted in recent, stark statements from Donald Trump. The former U.S. President has placed Nigeria on a “Countries of Particular Concern” list—citing alleged Christian persecution—and signaled possible U.S. military intervention if the killings continue.
Adeboye warned that if the United States moves in, other global powers such as China, Russia, or Britain will offer verbal condemnation at best—but will not act practically to defend Nigeria. “They will talk. That’s all,” he stated bluntly.
What he is demanding
The heart of Adeboye’s demand is two-fold:
Target terrorists and their networks of funding and influence: He emphasised that security directives should not stop at frontline militants. The sponsors, financiers, arms-suppliers — “no matter how influential they may be” — must be brought into the fold of accountability.
Set hard deadlines and consequences: Adeboye advised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to secure a 100-day diplomatic window to act, then give security operatives a 90-day operational deadline — after which “resign or be replaced”.
What this signals politically and security-wise
For the Nigerian security architecture, this call marks a moment of intensified public pressure. The cleric’s message aligns with increasing focus on "whole-system" responses to the insurgency — not just military operations but financial intelligence, legal prosecutions, border control, and sponsorship networks.
Politically, the message places the Tinubu government under scrutiny. Reports show the FG has lately affirmed its willingness to collaborate with the U.S. and other allies in counter-terrorism efforts. But Adeboye’s warning suggests public patience is wearing thin and expectations of immediate progress are high.
Why shutting down sponsors matters
When we talk about terrorist sponsors, we’re referring to the invisible sources of money, weapons, logistics, political protection, and safe havens that make violent extremism viable. As Adeboye indicates, focusing exclusively on the foot-soldiers may lead to repeated cycles of violence while the root causes remain.
By cutting off the funding and enabling systems, the state can move from symptomatic treatment to structural cure. That shift is what Adeboye is driving at: an insurgency that is not just responded to, but dismantled at its source.
The diplomatic dimension
Central to this narrative is diplomatic diplomacy. Nigeria’s relationship with the U.S., and global strategic alignments, are under strain. The possibility of foreign military involvement in Nigeria’s internal security raises questions about sovereignty, regional stability, and international relations. Adeboye’s caution about global powers standing by echoes broader concerns about Nigeria’s preparedness for external intervention.
What Nigerians should watch
For ordinary citizens, faith communities, and civil society actors, several indicators will be key in the coming weeks:
Whether the President issues a clear directive with timelines for service chiefs.
Tracking of legal actions and prosecutions of alleged sponsors or financiers of terror groups.
Public updates on cooperation between Nigerian intelligence agencies, financial regulators, and anti-terrorism units.
Diplomatic communications with the U.S., and whether Nigeria secures any “grace period” or shows operational progress that might avert external intervention.
Media coverage or leaks about whether Nigeria might indeed be targeted for foreign military action, and how the government responds.
The takeaway
In essence, Adeboye’s message is a clarion call: stop the killings, confront the networks, and act now. His tone carries urgency, underlined by the spectre of external forces stepping in if Nigeria appears unable or unwilling to protect its citizens.
For Nigeria to navigate this moment, it will need more than speeches. It demands action, accountability, intelligence, financing controls, and visible progress. The world may talk—but Nigeria will need to move. Because, as Adeboye warns, no one else will fight this battle for us.
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