President Muhammadu Buhari
A group under the aegis of the National Inter-Faith and Religious
Organisations for Peace (NIFROP) is also praying for peace and security
of the country.
In a statement on Wednesday, Sunday Garuba, a bishop and convener
of the prayer, said God sent Buhari to rescue the country that was on a
brink of collapse.
Garuba said the enemies of Nigeria would be defeated.
“The elections are around the corner. In line with the
excellent work carried out by President Muhammadu Buhari, the National
Inter-Faith and Religious Organisations for Peace (NIFROP) is organising
this 40-day prayers, tagged ‘Buhari shall come back in 2019,” the statement read.
“This is especially on the heels on the grand plot by agents of
darkness to take Nigeria back to the bottomless pit. But by God’s
grace, that would not happen. In the book of Exodus, we read the epic
story of God’s power to free his people from slavery. In chapter 14, we
get to the climax of the story – the crossing of the Red Sea.
“Before the people of Israel cross over the sea, they come face
to face with their enemy. Their enemy is strong, and they are weak—but
God is stronger. I therefore stand before you as a servant of the
highest God that the enemies of Nigeria shall be defeated
“We shall commence this programme with worship and praise by
guest singers and choirs. After which we shall begin Intercessory prayer
session for Nigeria, prayer session for President Buhari and his
cabinet, prayer for the Nigerian troops at the war front, intercessory
prayer for the upcoming General Election and peaceful conduct by all
citizens, and Intercessory prayer for our dear president and his victory
at the poll.
“We shall also hold a special Thanksgiving session with praises
to appreciate God for the defeat of Boko Haram and the political
killers who came to torment the citizens of our dear country. A prayer
against evil men on the Plateau and other forces of evil across Nigeria
that have continued to encourage bloodletting in recent times.
“There shall also be a different representation of members of
the various faiths gathered, as well as messages of solidarity to the
good people of Nigeria. God in his infinite mercies would make this
event a huge success and also, by his grace alone President Muhammdu
Buhari shall return in 2019.”
The endorsement of Buhari comes after some Shi’ites marched to Aso Rock to demand that Nigerians vote the president out in 2019.