Christiana Gokyo, Jos
Prophet Isa El-Buba has called on Nigerians to reject silence, refuse to collaborate with criminals, and raise a generation that values human life, warning that when a nation normalises evil, its conscience is in danger.
The Founder of the Evangelical Bible Outreach Ministry International (EBOMI) made the call during the Black Sunday observance organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Jos on Sunday.
He decried the continued loss of innocent lives and the displacement of communities across the country.
El-Buba cautioned that Nigeria’s democracy remains incomplete without security, justice, and hope for its citizens, stressing that the Church can never become comfortable while the nation continues to bleed.
He called for mourning, repentance, prayer, and responsibility, declaring that Black Sunday must mark a turning point.
According to him, “Darkness may be strong, but light is stronger. Evil may appear to be advancing, but righteousness will ultimately prevail.”
The cleric further called for urgent national action to halt killings, kidnappings, and insecurity across Nigeria, insisting that the protection of lives must take precedence over politics and electioneering.
According to him, too many innocent lives have been lost, too many communities displaced, and too many parents now live with uncertainty about the future of their children.
Addressing Nigerians irrespective of religion, including Christians, Muslims, traditional rulers, public servants, political leaders, and young people, El-Buba described the current situation as critical and one that demands collective reflection and action.
He urged Nigerians to unite in condemning violence, noting that the bloodshed in the country must stop because every life matters, every citizen deserves protection, and every community deserves peace.
He stressed that security must remain the nation’s foremost priority.
“Before politics, before elections, before personal interests, we must secure the lives of Nigerians. No security, no election,” he warned.
El-Buba called on all levels of government and security agencies to dismantle criminal networks, protect vulnerable communities, and rebuild public trust in the nation’s security architecture.
The cleric observed that corruption, greed, injustice, and abuse of power are weakening the nation’s foundations and urged the Church to reclaim its prophetic role as the voice of conscience.
He also extended a hand of partnership to Muslim leaders and other stakeholders, urging religious bodies to denounce those who use faith to justify violence.
He stressed that insecurity, poverty, and criminality cut across tribal and religious lines.
El-Buba appealed to President Bola Tinubu to demonstrate stronger leadership in tackling insecurity and to take decisive action to rescue kidnap victims.
“We will not remain silent. We will not keep quiet until our nation is restored,” he said.
Our correspondent reports that the Black Sunday service, themed “When the Land Bleeds: The Responsibility of the Watchmen and the Citizens,” drew inspiration from Ezekiel 33:1–9, Isaiah 59:14–16, and Proverbs 24:11–12.
El-Buba further urged “watchmen” including pastors, traditional rulers, community leaders, teachers, and public officials to sound the alarm, mobilise prayer and action, and speak truth to power.