Prominent Nigerian cleric Pastor Jerry Eze has ignited a social media storm with his powerful prayer against enemies of Nigeria, coming in the wake of the recent attack on a church in Kwara state.
Fiery Prayer Goes Viral
Pastor Jerry Eze of Streams of Joy International broke his silence on Wednesday, November 19, through his official X (formerly Twitter) account, addressing the escalating security challenges facing the nation. The popular online prayer leader delivered what many are describing as his most forceful prayer yet against those threatening Nigeria's peace.
In his viral tweet that has since garnered significant attention, the cleric declared: "About time, GOD OF JUDGEMENT, SPARE NO ENEMY OF NIGERIA AND THEIR SPONSORS IN JESUS' NAME. Enough is enough of this banditry, terrorism, and wickedness. FIRE."
Mixed Reactions Flood Social Media
The prayer immediately triggered divided opinions across various social media platforms, with many Nigerians expressing frustration with what they perceive as insufficient action from religious leaders.
One user, stanogbo97, captured the sentiment of many critics: "The response may sound harsh, but it captures a frustration many have: too many influential voices hide behind prayer while refusing to confront those in power. Nigeria is at a point where silence feels like complicity, and people are done being polite."
Another comment from Kingprince006 echoed the call for more tangible action: "Oga this is the time for action and not God this and that..."
Victor_blaq1 offered a more theological perspective: "You guys have been calling God for years and he hasn't done anything, you know the shocking part? He won't do anything because he has already done everything by giving us hands and legs and sense to decide and make drastic decisions yet we Dey watch make all this Dey happen."
Context of the Controversial Prayer
The timing of Pastor Eze's prayer is significant, coming immediately after the attack on Christ Apostolic Church in Kwara state that had already generated widespread outrage among Nigerians. The incident had previously drawn reactions from prominent figures including popular actress Funke Akindele.
This isn't the first time Pastor Eze's family has trended on social media for their spiritual interventions. His wife had previously gained attention for her intense prayer session during Nathaniel Bassey's Hallelujah Challenge, where a viral video showed her delivering powerful prayers that captivated worshippers during midnight sessions.
The current controversy highlights the growing tension in Nigeria between spiritual approaches to national problems and calls for more direct action from influential figures. As security challenges continue to mount, many citizens are increasingly vocal about their expectations from religious and community leaders.
