The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has issued a stark warning to the Nigerian government about the potential consequences of any military confrontation with the United States.
Global Powers Will Not Intervene
Speaking during the church's November Holy Ghost Service on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Redemption City in Ogun State, the respected cleric emphasized that Nigeria should not expect military support from major world powers if conflict with America arises.
"They must take note of the fact that if America should attack us, China is not coming to defend us. Russia will not come to defend us," Pastor Adeboye stated clearly to the congregation.
The religious leader's comments came in response to recent threats from former US President Donald Trump regarding reported Christian persecution in Nigeria. Adeboye urged Nigerian authorities to exercise extreme caution and diplomatic wisdom in handling the sensitive situation.
Limited International Response Expected
Pastor Adeboye further elaborated that other global leaders would likely offer only verbal condemnation without taking concrete action to assist Nigeria.
"All the so-called world leaders will talk, condemn what America has done in the strongest terms, but that's all they will do. Britain is not going to come and help us. No other foreign powers will come to our aid," he predicted.
This sober assessment highlights Nigeria's potential isolation in a scenario involving conflict with the United States, despite the country's strategic importance in West Africa.
Urgent Call for Domestic Action
Rather than relying on international assistance, Pastor Adeboye stressed the critical need for the Nigerian government to address internal security challenges with greater determination and effectiveness.
"This is not the time for jokes, grammar, or for saying 'it's not Christian alone, Muslims are also involved.' The point is, people are dying. Innocent people are dying," he emphasized passionately.
The prominent religious figure called for immediate and decisive measures to combat the insecurity affecting various regions of the country, noting that the situation requires serious attention beyond rhetorical debates.
Pastor Adeboye's warning serves as a significant intervention in national security discussions, coming from one of Nigeria's most influential religious leaders whose counsel often carries weight in both spiritual and political circles.
