‘Act Fast, Move Wisely’ — Adeboye Urges Tinubu to Tackle Terrorism

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to confront Nigeria’s worsening security crisis with speed, wisdom, and diplomatic tact — especially in light of recent concerns raised by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Speaking at the November Holy Ghost Service of the church, themed “The Eve of Glory,” Pastor Adeboye emphasized the sanctity of human life and advised the Federal Government to issue a 90-day ultimatum to security chiefs to decisively eliminate terrorist groups or face dismissal.

The revered cleric noted that he had made similar recommendations during the administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, but lamented that, despite initial gains, the effort was not sustained.

Adeboye called on the government to uncover and prosecute the sponsors of terrorism across the country, regardless of their influence or political ties.

He further appealed to President Tinubu to engage diplomatically with President Trump to secure a 100-day grace period before any international action is taken against Nigeria, saying the window should be used to eradicate terrorism once and for all.

“In my usual quiet way, I have related with all the presidents who were around when this trouble started. Whatever I discussed with them privately, I did my best behind the scenes. But you can only advise the Commander-in-Chief — you can’t command him,” he said.

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

Adeboye revealed that the late President Buhari had once acted on such advice but failed to follow through.

“Three months passed and the work was not done. I asked him why he didn’t proceed, but I won’t tell you the details,” he added.

The cleric urged Tinubu to make his directive clear — that service chiefs must not only eliminate terrorists but also expose and punish their sponsors.

“When I say our leaders should move fast, diplomatically, and wisely, it’s because if America attacks us, China, Russia, and other world powers will condemn it strongly but that’s all they’ll do. Britain won’t come to help us. No foreign power will,” Adeboye cautioned.

He concluded by stressing that the fight against insecurity must transcend religious and political lines.