By Okhide Em’ya David..
National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude, has advised #EndSARS protesters nationwide to withdraw from the streets to allow the authorities take action on their demands, saying that their agitations have since reached the Presidency.
Omobude made the call on Monday while unveiling the forthcoming Christian programme, named Bible Alive Believers International Convention (BABIC) with the theme “Triumph of Hope” and urged the government to be circumspect by urgently attending to the demands of the #EndSARS protesters.
Dr. Omobude who condemned the shooting and alleged killing of some peaceful protesters at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos State by security agents, called on the military high command to thoroughly investigate the incident and bring perpetrators to book.
He sympathized with the families of all those who have lost their lives during the nationwide protest, calling on the government to ensure that their death are not in vain.
Dr. Omobude, said the genuine protesters have made their points loud and clear enough for those in authority to hear them and do the needful.
In his words “You should stop your street protest for now to prevent the hoodlums who have hijacked the hitherto peaceful exercise to continue with their condemnable acts of criminalities which include vandalism, arson, looting, killing, rape, amongst others.
Speaking on BABIC 2020, holding at His Glory of New Covenant Gospel Church in Benin City, Dr. Omobude said during the 5-day event will witness prayers and supplications being offered to God in favour of Nigeria as a nation and Nigerians as a people for God’s intervention in the ugly incidents that have befallen the country and its citizens.
He says “Through prayers and supplications, we have triumphed against covid-19 and we have the hope that with God on our side, we shall also triumph over all the challenges presently bedevilling our dear nation.
“Special prayers will be offered to God to help Nigeria overcome her pressing needs and problems, particularly the challenges of economic recession, terrorism, violence, crimes, kidnapping, corruption and other vices.
“It is our expectation that Nigerians in particular and Nigeria as a whole will witness the mighty visitation of God during and after the convention as issues bothering on the welfare and safety of this nation as well as her progress and development will be handled in prayers.
The Clergyman disclosed that several top Christian clerics and delegates from across the world are expected to attend the international event including former chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, Pastor Poju Oyemade, Apst. Lawrence Achudume, amongst others.
