By Ajewole Joshua ABNews| December 1, 2025
During a church service, the presiding bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, declared that God had intervened in Nigeria’s worsening insecurity challenges, stating that a “battle of genocide against innocent Nigerians is over.”
According to a video shared by Linda Ikeji, monitored by ABNews, the Bishop, he received a divine message at exactly 1:48 a.m. the previous morning.
“The Lord spoke to me yesterday morning at 1:48am. He said I have heard you concerning Nigeria, and I have stepped in. The battle of genocide against innocent Nigerians is over. The perpetrators are under fire,” Oyedepo told the congregation.
He expressed visible joy and gratitude, describing the experience as a confirmation that prayers offered for the nation had finally been answered. Oyedepo further noted that he has heard God’s voice distinctly since July 1976 and that the voice has never changed.
Referring to the biblical declaration that God is “the same yesterday, today and forever,” the cleric assured worshippers that once God intervenes, the outcome is certain.
“When God steps in, the battle is over,” he said confidently, drawing loud responses from members of the congregation.
Mixed Reactions Trail Message
However, the Bishop’s statement quickly sparked varied reactions online, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), as reports of fresh security incidents emerged the same day.
A user identified as Me Dele questioned the timing of the declaration, writing:
“A pastor and some people were kidnapped today in Kogi State, sir.
A king was kidnapped today in Kwara State, sir.
Some travellers were kidnapped in Kogi today, sir.”
Another user, @alabijuliusAde1, reacted with skepticism and symbolism, stating:
“There are a lot of Lords on earth, and he himself knows who he had conversation with. May the shepherds free the sheep. Free the world.”
Faith, Hope and National Reality
Oyedepo’s statement has stirred both hope and debate among Nigerians, many of whom are desperate for an end to violence and insecurity. While some believers see the message as a prophetic declaration of peace, others insist that the reality on the ground must reflect the same assurance.
Security experts say that while spiritual declarations can inspire hope, concrete actions from government agencies and security forces remain critical.
As the nation watches closely, many Nigerians are praying that the Bishop’s declaration will soon be reflected in a measurable decline in violence and criminal activities across the country.
