The Presiding Bishop of Victory International Church, Taiwo Adelakun, has emphasised the importance of continued prayers for Nigeria’s political leaders, noting that without spiritual and moral support, their good intentions may never materialize.
Speaking at a media briefing held at the church’s Wonder City, opposite Dominion University along the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway, Bishop Adelakun said that while many Nigerians have been praying for national progress, things could have been much worse without those prayers.
He made the remarks while announcing the church’s 35th annual convention themed “All Things New”, scheduled to hold from August 3 to August 10, 2025.
The convention, according to him, will feature sessions on salvation, deliverance, breakthroughs, healing, worship, and the word of God.
Notable ministers expected to attend include PFN National President Bishop Francis Wale Oke, Pastor Poju Oyemade, Pastor Yemi Davies, Apostle Emmanuel Iren, and Pastor Dolapo Adelakun, among others.
Bishop Adelakun urged Nigerians to seek spiritual support and remain hopeful despite current challenges, expressing confidence that the nation will experience positive change in due time.
Adelakun said, “Our nation is riddled with all kinds of things. It seems the leadership is perplexed, they don’t know what to do. We need to turn to God. Anywhere there is unrighteousness, there will be trouble. We need more prayers. We need to pray more.
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‘’For the sake of the prayers of the saints, Nigeria would have ceased to exist. Efforts should be backed up with prayers. There is a need for collaboration between the spiritual leaders and the government.
“Security men are doing a good job, but they need more prayers. There must be a synergy between the spiritual and physical efforts. There must be a combination of both forces.
“We can’t stop praying for our leaders. If we are praying and things are like this, just imagine how it would be if we were not praying. Nigeria ought to have ceased to be a nation, but for the sake of the prayers of the saints asking God for mercy. I know we will get it right.”
He accused some past, current leaders and many of those seeking elective positions as been responsible for plunging the country into hardship.
He expressed concern over the motivations of individuals entering politics, noting, “Many people come into governance for different reasons. This is why you see some people taking it up while others bring it down. The goal of each individual is different,” calling for vigilance and collaboration among leaders and citizens alike.
“However, Nigeria will still bounce back. We have survived so many things. Nigerians are an unusual set of people.
“Nigeria ought to have ceased to be a nation, but for the sake of the prayers of the saints asking God for mercy. I know we will get it right”, he added.
On the issue of ongoing insecurity, he offered spiritual guidance, stating, “Whatever effort the government is making should be backed up with lots of prayers to succeed. Within these forces are saboteurs that can only be defeated when God is involved.”
He called for cooperation between spiritual leaders and government to effectively address the pressing issues.
