The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, had said he is yet to receive from God what holds for Nigeria in the coming 2023 election.
The revered cleric, who was the butt of media attacks recently over a leaked memo of the church establishing political department to encourage member participation in politics, also painted a very dire picture of Nigeria economic situation.
For him, it is only God that can steer Nigeria out of economic bankruptcy.
As per the man of God, “As of now, as I am standing before you, I still don’t know yet whether or not there would be an election next year. ”
“Don’t say that Pastor Adeboye said there would be no election next year; that’s not what I said. Adeboye does not know yet, put the word ‘yet’, ” he emphasized to ensure people do not misread his words
Adeboye, who is simply known as Daddy GO by millions of his admirers and followers across the globe, also lamented the huge oil theft going on in the country, warning that Nigeria might go bankrupt if the trend is not checked.
He spoke during a sermon to his congregation during a thanksgiving service on Sunday.
He said it confounding how such huge thefts are going on in the country as there is no system.
He asked, “Who is stealing the oil? Where is the money going? What do they want to do with the money? Who are the foreign nations buying this stolen oil? How many of these nations of the world are your friends?”
Of concern to him also is Nigeria’s mounting debt profile.
Nigeria’s debt to service revenue ratio might pose danger for decades.
Over 90 per cent of Nigeria’s revenue from crude oil sales is used to furnish interest accruing on debt.
“We are borrowing more and according to a friend of mine, we are moving steadily towards a state of bankruptcy, a whole nation…,” the cleric said.
“That is why we are going to pray so that our children and children’s children do not keep paying debt. We are still borrowing. ”
The revered preacher also spoke about the 2023 election, urging Nigerians, especially his congregation, to take part in the political process.
On the election, he said that his interest is for Nigerians to elect leaders who reflect the will of the people.
He said that those who do not vote during elections should not complain about how the country is conveyed.
“As a Nigerian, you have a duty to register, to vote, and make sure your vote will count. You have a duty to belong to any party of your choice; you can’t refuse to vote and then complain about the government,” the 80-year-old explained.
Pastor Adeboye, however, clarified that his position “has nothing to do with partisan politics,” maintaining that he is not interested in the political party members of his church belong to.
“I have never told you this is the fellow you should vote for. I have never said this is the party you should belong to and I will never say it. Because in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, every party is represented here. APC, PDP, APGA, Labour, and other parties that you don’t even know their names,” the cleric added.
