In a move that has stirred both support and controversy, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has announced a nationwide prayer session for the restoration of Nigeria’s struggling economy.
The revered cleric, known for his spiritual leadership and influence across Nigeria and beyond, declared the special intercession as a divine step toward reviving the nation’s financial stability.
However, the announcement has ignited a storm of reactions, particularly on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where many Nigerians expressed skepticism and frustration.
Critics wasted no time in voicing their disapproval. A flood of posts ranged from outright mockery to pointed accusations.
One user wrote, “Prayer answers nothing… Prayer na scam,” while another quipped, “Hope they won’t call for an offering after the prayer session. That’s spiritually taxing the poor!”
The backlash also took a political and ethnic turn, with users recalling past events under former President Goodluck Jonathan. One viral comment stated, “This same man never organized prayer during Jonathan, instead it was a protest. Tribalism even in the church of God. A Yoruba man will still be a Yoruba man.”
Another post mocked Adeboye’s spiritual credibility, referencing a past claim: “Una dey take person wey claim say he drank tea with God serious.”
Despite the criticism, many of Adeboye’s followers continue to support the initiative, calling for national unity and divine intervention.
Whether the prayer session leads to a spiritual awakening or deepens public skepticism, one thing is clear: it has reopened national debates about religion, leadership, and the role of faith in Nigeria’s future.
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