The Presidency has said Nigeria at this time is in need of spiritual
support of respectable clergy
Speaking Friday, when pastors of the Gospel Faith Mission International
led by the Deputy General Overseer of the Mission, Pastor Emmanuel
Oluwayemi paid him a courtesy call in his office, Mr Femi Adesina, the
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, called on
religious leaders in the country to continue to pray for the unity, peace
and prosperity of Nigeria especially as we approach 2019 elections.
“As we approach the election year, please continue to pray that all will
be well with our country. People are getting desperate to ensure that
their desires, often ill-motivated, are actualised. But by the prayers of
spiritual fathers like you, it will be well with the country,” Adesina
said.
He added that God is the ultimate solution to all challenges and that no
man has the solution to happenings around him. Mr Adesina expressed
happiness that the Gospel Faith Mission International which is a highly
respected organisation, known for its open and broad mindedness, had
chosen to offer spiritual support to the government. He reiterated
President Muhammadu’s assertion that he is not a religious bigot and can
never be one.
Pastor Emmanuel Oluwayemi had earlier told the Special Adviser that the
church and the nation have a lot to do together especially at this time
when there is tension in the land.
He added that the role of the church is to advise and pray for leaders of
the country as commanded by God in the scriptures. He acknowledged their
role as co-builders in Nigeria to ensure that there is fairness and
justice in the nation.
The Deputy General Overseer assured that the Gospel Faith Mission
International will continue to provide back-up support for the government
rather than heat up the polity.
He prayed that God’s hands will continue to be on President Muhammadu
Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and other elected people in the
country.