The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has condemned what it describes as intentional killing, rape, and displacement of Christians across the country, claiming that a Christian genocide is happening.
Bishop Wale Oke, National President of the PFN, said that the organization would no longer keep silent in the face of ongoing attacks on Christian communities and urged the government to do all possible to halt the deaths.
He made the remarks during a dinner hosted by PFN to commemorate the organization’s 40th anniversary.
This came as President Bola Tinubu, his wife, Pastor Oluremi Tinubu, and Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, among others, praised PFN for its relentless prayers, which have kept the nation peaceful, stable, and strong.
Oke said, “Our members in their millions all over are praying for this nation every single day as a matter of duty. We do it in our homes, assemblies, and services; we fast and pray for Nigeria.
“The positive impacts of PFN in this country and beyond are immeasurable. Pentecostals, our members, are everywhere, in every ward, every local government, and every state across the country, shining as the light of the world, impacting this nation. Our strongest weapon is spiritual.
Meanwhile, Tinubu, represented at the event by his Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Dr. Daniel Bwala, stated that there are communities in Nigeria that face several challenges as a result of their religious beliefs.
He emphasized that there are issues in the country that have claimed the lives of Christians, and he expressed regret for the deaths.
He said, “My administration recognizes there are communities in Nigeria who, because of their faith, have become subjects of one form of problem or the other. The administration recognizes that there are challenges. The Christians in Nigeria have also been the victims of challenges.
“Loss of every life is regrettable. This administration calls upon all citizens of the country to pray, and as you pray, it is the commitment of this administration that we watch over the city.”
Meanwhile, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated that the country’s prosperity is due to the saints’ steadfast prayers and that God is answering prayers by keeping the country stable.
Yilwatda praised the PFN for its outstanding contributions to national unity, moral development, and community transformation during the last four decades.
He said, “We must thank PFN, its leaders, and members across the country for their prayers, which God is answering in several dimensions. PFN has been a moral, spiritual compass for the nation. We have seen stability in several forms through your prayers.
“We are seeing changes and improvements through your prayers. Keep praying for this nation in belief and faith because this country has a bright future, and, guided by a moral compass, this nation will not be misled in any form.”
