The General Overseer of El-Buba Outreach Ministries International (EBOMI) and Convener of the Initiative for Better and Brighter Nigeria (IBBN), Prophet Isa El-Buba, has declared that without security, credible elections cannot hold in Nigeria.
Prophet El-Buba made the declaration while addressing participants during a prayer walk held in Jos as part of activities marking what he described as “Black Sunday,” a solemn gathering for mourning, repentance, and national reflection over the worsening insecurity across the country.
Speaking on the theme, “When the Land Bleeds: The Responsibility of the Watchmen and the Citizens,” the cleric lamented the increasing wave of killings, kidnappings, banditry, and attacks on communities across Nigeria.
He warned that the persistent bloodshed and insecurity threatening lives and property could undermine democratic processes if urgent action is not taken.
According to him, “No security, no election,” stressing that citizens cannot freely participate in democracy where fear, violence, and criminality dominate society.
Prophet El-Buba said innocent Nigerians, including farmers, worshippers, women, children, and security personnel, continue to lose their lives to violence while many communities remain displaced and traumatized.
“Today is not a day of celebration. Today is a day of mourning. Our nation is bleeding, and we must not become comfortable with evil or accustomed to hearing bad news,” he stated.
Quoting from Psalm 11:3, he asked, “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” adding that Nigeria’s current security challenges demand urgent national attention and collective responsibility.
The cleric called on citizens to reject silence in the face of injustice and criminality, insisting that evil thrives when good people refuse to speak out.
He urged communities to become more vigilant and proactive in protecting lives and exposing criminal elements operating within society.
“Security is not only the responsibility of government. Parents must watch, youth must watch, traditional rulers must watch, and religious leaders must watch. Criminals often succeed because communities fail to act together,” he said.
El-Buba further condemned collaboration with criminal groups, noting that kidnappers and violent groups often rely on informants and local collaborators for information, shelter, and supplies.
He also challenged religious leaders, traditional rulers, public officials, teachers, and parents to rise to their responsibilities as “watchmen,” warning that silence and compromise in times of crisis amount to betrayal.
“The Church must not be silent because of fear, political connections, or personal comfort. Nigeria does not need more popular voices; Nigeria needs courageous voices,” he declared.
The cleric stressed the need for churches and faith-based organizations to move beyond prayers alone by supporting victims, promoting peacebuilding, mobilizing communities, and speaking truth to power.
He warned against compromise among leaders, saying a compromised watchman cannot protect society.
As part of the gathering, Prophet El-Buba called on Nigerians to mourn with victims of violence, repent from corruption, tribal hatred, injustice, and religious intolerance, while also praying for peace, wisdom for leaders, and protection for citizens.
He maintained that despite the nation’s current challenges, Nigeria is not beyond redemption if citizens, leaders, and the Church rise to their responsibilities.
“This Black Sunday must become a turning point. Let it be remembered that when the nation bled, the people of God did not remain silent,” he said.
The prayer walk attracted religious leaders, worshippers, youths, and residents who joined in prayers for peace, justice, and national healing.