Founder of Evangelical Biblical Outreach Ministries International (EBOMI), Isa El-Buba, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity in Nigeria, warning that the protection of lives must take precedence over politics and electoral considerations.
El-Buba made the remarks in Jos during activities organised as part of the Christian Association of Nigeria Black Sunday observance, a three-day national mourning and prayer programme declared in response to worsening security challenges across the country.
Addressing the President directly, El-Buba stressed that responsibility for national security ultimately rests with the office of the Commander-in-Chief. “This country that you are leading, everything stops at your desk. If you will not get our children out of the forest, resign from your position. Nigerians entrusted you with leadership, and you must lead Nigeria right,” he said.
The cleric described the current state of insecurity in Nigeria as a national emergency, noting that many communities continue to live under the threat of kidnappers, terrorists, bandits and other criminal groups.
Speaking to worshippers and participants at the event, El-Buba said many families across the country remain fearful due to persistent violence and abductions.
“Our nation today stands at a critical moment in history. Across many parts of this country, families live in fear of kidnappers, terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements.
“Too many innocent lives have been lost, and too many communities have been displaced. The bloodshed must stop. Every life matters. Every citizen deserves protection, every community deserves peace.”
He argued that addressing insecurity in Nigeria should be the country’s foremost priority.
“What Nigeria needs most now is security. Before politics, before elections and before personal interests, we must secure the lives of Nigerians. No security, no election,” he stated.
Beyond security concerns, El-Buba said the country’s challenges are also linked to deeper social and moral issues, including corruption, greed, injustice, dishonesty and abuse of power. According to him, national renewal requires both political commitment and moral responsibility.
“To the church in Nigeria, this is not a time for silence, complacency or compromise. The church must recover its prophetic voice and become the conscience of the nation.
“We speak not only to Christians but also to our Muslim brothers and sisters, and to all Nigerians who desire a peaceful, united and prosperous nation.”
The cleric also commended young Nigerians for participating in peaceful civic engagement and encouraged them to remain hopeful despite current challenges.
“Nigeria still needs your energy, your creativity, your innovation and your patriotism. Refuse to become instruments of violence and division. Become builders of a better future,” he said.
El-Buba urged citizens to remain vigilant, demand accountability and reject violence while working toward national renewal. Reaffirming his position on insecurity in Nigeria, he declared that citizens must continue to advocate for justice, peace and the protection of lives across the country.
“We will not keep silent and we will not keep quiet until our nation is recovered. Let us reject hatred, reject violence and embrace justice, peace and national renewal,” he stated.
