The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has issued a strong rebuttal to Nigerians who are questioning whether prayers are making a difference in the nation's current challenges. The Pentecostal church asserts that the country would have faced total collapse if not for the consistent prayers offered by its members and other believers nationwide.
Church Media Leader Addresses National Issues
This position was clearly stated by Bosun Oluwabusayomi, the head of the church's media committee. He spoke during a visit to The PUNCH Place headquarters located on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Oluwabusayomi, who also serves as the Editor of the MFM News Digest, addressed the twin issues of severe insecurity and the recent designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern by the United States government. He acknowledged the gravity of the US government's action, suggesting it was based on gathered facts, but noted it had the effect of pushing the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take more decisive actions.
A Call for Persistent Prayer Amidst Crisis
Directly responding to those doubting the power of prayer, Oluwabusayomi delivered a firm message. "People question the outcome of prayers, but if not for prayers, this country would have gone down. Prayer is still crucial. We must continue to pray for God to intervene in the issue of security and others facing Nigeria," he declared.
He emphasized that the church remains steadfast in praying for divine intervention, particularly concerning the security crises and alarming allegations of Christian genocide in certain parts of the country.
Context of Recent Controversies and Scrutiny
The church's statement comes at a time when the role of prayer by clerics is under public scrutiny. The report referenced the recent backlash faced by Pastor Jerry Eze of Streams of Joy International following a fiery prayer he made after a bandit attack on a Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara state.
Furthermore, MFM itself has been under regulatory scrutiny abroad. The article recalls that the UK Charity Commission froze over 100 bank accounts linked to MFM International after discovering serious failures in financial governance across its more than 90 UK branches. The commission mandated a strict regulatory plan to enforce better accountability and oversight in the ministry's operations.
Through its latest comments, MFM seeks to redirect the national conversation towards spiritual warfare, positioning persistent prayer as the fundamental bulwark that has prevented Nigeria from descending into even deeper turmoil.
