FIx insecurity in 90 days or resign - Adeboye

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FIx insecurity in 90 days or resign - Adeboye

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has urged Nigeria’s federal government to give security chiefs a strict 90-day ultimatum to eliminate terrorists or resign.

His call comes amid worsening insecurity, kidnappings, and terrorist attacks across the country.

Adeboye’s UltimatumPastor Adeboye made his remarks in a video shared on his official X account, stressing that Nigeria’s security chiefs must deliver measurable results in tackling terrorism. He stated: “Move fast and tell our security chiefs, get rid of these terrorists within 90 days, or resign.”Targeting Terrorists and Their Sponsors.

Adeboye emphasized that the fight against insecurity should not stop at neutralizing terrorists. He insisted that those who finance and support terrorism must also be eliminated, regardless of their influence or political status.

This reflects his belief that sponsors of violent groups are just as dangerous as the armed fighters themselves.

Adeboye recalled advising former President Muhammadu Buhari to issue a similar directive to service chiefs in 2021. Buhari gave them three months to eliminate Boko Haram and bandits, but the order was not fully enforced after the deadline expired.

Adeboye noted that this failure highlighted the importance of strong political will and consistent enforcement of directives.

Nigeria continues to face widespread insecurity, including kidnappings of schoolchildren and teachers, such as the May 15 attack in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, where dozens were abducted and one teacher was later killed.

Given the rising incidents of banditry and terrorist attacks across communities, fueling public demand for urgent government action, President Bola Tinubu has since deployed a specialized security unit with advanced rescue capabilities to intensify efforts against kidnappers and terrorists.

Adeboye’s ultimatum carries significant weight because he is one of Nigeria’s most influential religious leaders, with millions of followers. His demand for accountability reflects growing frustration among Nigerians over the government’s handling of insecurity. If enforced, the 90-day deadline could pressure security chiefs to adopt more proactive and results-driven strategies.

Adeboye’s statement is both a warning and a challenge to Nigeria’s leadership: insecurity must be tackled decisively within 90 days, or those responsible should step aside.

His insistence on targeting both terrorists and their sponsors underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to restoring peace in Nigeria.