One of the most shocking things I saw about Nigeria happened during President Muhammadu Buhari’s time in office. In my vision, I saw his presidential convoy being stopped by some politicians. They brought out what looked like a document and, under armed watch, forced him to sign it. Then the vision ended.
Soon after, events began to unfold. Buhari’s strongest supporters started leaving him one by one, losing hope as Nigeria fell deeper into insecurity and economic hardship. What many did not see was that the groundwork for this collapse had already been set in the spiritual realm. Deals had been made. Agreements had been signed.
The forces I saw in my vision were not regular politicians. They were spiritual powers using people to push the Buhari government as a tool to promote Jihad ideology in Nigeria. They aimed to displace ethnic communities and economically suppress minority groups.
This is a truth that must be clear: the spirit controls the natural world. It is not just politics that shapes a nation. It is the overall spiritual climate and the spiritual loyalties of leaders.
A Nation on the Edge of Collapse
On another occasion, I had a quick but powerful vision of Nigeria. I saw a map of the country crack and break apart from the upper right to the lower left. The vision was brief, but its impact has stayed with me.
These revelations and many others I have received over the years lead me to a strong conclusion: Nigeria is in God’s plan for a significant change. But this change won’t come from politics alone or from spiritual efforts that ignore governance.
Both the spiritual and the political must work together. Politics decides who leads and the policies they make. The spiritual realm shapes the environment in which these leaders succeed or fail. One without the other is not enough.
When the Spiritual Meets the Political: Lessons from American History
Dr Perry Stone, in his prophetic work about American politics, pointed out a surprising and troubling pattern in one of his books, Deciphering Endtime Prophetic Codes. He mentioned early research by a prophetic teacher in the US, which showed that US presidents elected in years ending in zero often died before finishing their terms, either through assassination or sudden death.
The cases are well known:
- Abraham Lincoln, elected 1860, assassinated 1865;
- James Garfield, elected 1880, assassinated 1881;
- William McKinley, re-elected 1900, died 1901;
- John F Kennedy, elected 1960, died 1963.
Reagan completed two full terms. He was shot but survived. After the shooting, one of the intercessors who knew about the “zero-curse year” was terrified. But their prayers saved the president’s life.
Dr Perry Stone refers to this recurring issue as the “zero-curse year.”
The implications for Nigeria are serious. There are spiritual factors affecting the fate of nations that no political maneuvering can change. Nigeria is not exempt from this truth. In fact, Nigeria is one of the most contested spiritual areas in the world. Jihadists and imperialists from the US, UK, Russia, and France all have interests in this resource-rich nation.
As Nigeria celebrates sixty-six years of independence, there is little to cheer about when you measure it against true excellence. And excellence is the standard. You don’t judge greatness by looking at mediocrity. You measure against the best, and by that standard, Nigeria has not reached its goal.
Ancient Forces, One Nation
Nigeria is not just a political issue. It is a fierce spiritual battleground, and this has been true for many generations.
From the forces of Jihad to the remnants of British imperialism and other organized evil forces with deep interests in this land, many powers are fighting for the soul of Nigeria. Every Nigerian who sees this clearly must focus not only on political solutions but also on understanding and challenging the spiritual problems that make these political solutions hard to achieve.
Nigeria is a very religious nation. Its change must include faith and spiritual values. No nation can rise above the level of its dominant spiritual climate. While Nigeria is officially a secular state with divided religious groups, we do not need to enforce one religion on everyone. What we need is to carefully evaluate the values that each faith brings and work together on the spiritual beliefs that promote fairness, honesty, and true national progress. If we address the spiritual issues, the political problems will start to improve.
The Foundation of a Nation Born in Chains
The political chaos, corruption, and ethnic strife are not random. To understand Nigeria’s current state, we must honestly look at its origins.
Let’s ask it plainly: Can you raise a nation from childhood to adulthood without knowing its spiritual and natural history?
Nigeria, Who Gave Birth to You?
You were born from the British Empire, not out of love or care for your people, but as the result of greedy deals among imperialists. Your foundation was based on divide-and-rule: mixing many different ethnic, cultural, and religious groups into one country, not to unite, but to keep them divided and dependent.
This strategy is not new in history. It looks like the tactics of Nazi Germany, where division was used as a control tool. Hitler’s propaganda, led by Dr Joseph Goebbels, was designed to create a German society that couldn’t tell truth from lies. As Dr Erwin Lutzer put it, propaganda is “the intelligent manipulation of the masses.” Goebbels didn’t eliminate the truth; he buried it under layers of lies, harming ordinary people to protect the elite.
George Orwell described this situation well: “They don’t solve problems, they use them.”
Nigeria’s story is a variation of this same issue. Her rich resources have been looted, first by imperialists, and then by their local successors: the political elite, the entrenched establishment, and corrupt leaders who profit from the nation’s problems. In this environment, misinformation has become the main currency of governance. As Dr Lutzer wisely remarked, “The media does not just spread news; it alters the consciences of entire generations.”
Nigeria’s media, which should act as an independent source of truth, has been seriously compromised, leaving ordinary citizens lost in a mix of conflicting stories, unable to find solid ground.
Sixty-Six Years and Still Waiting to Rise
As Nigeria marks sixty-six years of independence, there is very little to celebrate when measured against a standard of genuine excellence. And excellence must be the measure. You do not determine greatness by comparing yourself to mediocrity. You measure yourself against the best, and by that standard, Nigeria has not yet arrived.
A nation that still cannot ensure steady electricity. A nation where clean water is a luxury instead of a basic right. A nation where security of life and property is weak. A nation where the cost of fuel, food, and housing has become a heavy burden for the average family, such a nation cannot honestly call itself great.
Nigeria has great potential. But potential does not build roads. Potential does not feed children. Real action does.
The fight for Nigeria must happen on two fronts: politically and spiritually. Fighting on only one front is like fighting with one hand tied behind your back. Nigeria can be redeemed. But it will need the complete commitment of both our votes and our faith. Happy 66th birthday to my beloved Nigeria!
There is a Bible passage that speaks directly to Nigeria’s past, present, and future. It is in Isaiah 66:7, 9:
“Before she was in labour, she gave birth; before her pain came, she delivered a male child. Who has heard such a thing? Who has seen such things? Shall the earth be made to give birth in one day? Or shall a nation be born at once? For as soon as Zion was in labour, she gave birth to her children. Shall I bring to the time of birth, and not cause delivery?” says the Lord. “Shall I who cause delivery shut up the womb?” Says your God.
This is the plan, from pain to birth. If God has brought Nigeria to its time of birth, He is fully committed to helping it deliver. The promise is unchangeable.
But the condition is clear: the gods that have taken root in Nigeria, especially the god of greed found in many politicians and too many religious leaders, must be removed. A nation cannot give birth under a false god.
The Church Must Lead, Or Step Aside
As followers of Jesus Christ, we have a responsibility that goes beyond our churches. The Bible is clear: being content is good; greed is a serious sin. The church of Christ in Nigeria must lead the spiritual change in this nation, not just with words, but by living out the values of Jesus Christ.
These values must guide how we run our churches, how we do our ministries, how Christians engage in politics, how Christian professionals act in their fields, and how church leaders use their influence. This is what it really means to be a light in the world.
When the church acts with this kind of moral authority, it gains the trust to bring people together across divides, to pray with real spiritual power, to engage political parties wisely, and to promote strong moral values that weaken the evil forces working against Nigeria.
Dr Tony Evans said it well: “When conscience dies in a nation, truth becomes the first casualty.”
And we must remember: a nation is not great just because of its wealth. It is great because of its values, both spiritual and natural.
A Message to the Advocates and Fighters
I want to end by honoring every Nigerian, at home and abroad, who has refused to give up on this nation. Those who bravely face threats, intimidation, and danger to fight for truth, freedom, fairness, equity, and justice. Your courage is noticed and matters.
But I also want to remind you: Nigeria’s challenges are not just political and economic.
They have deep spiritual roots that only a greater spiritual force can address; one led by people committed to righteousness and, above all, to the Lord Jesus Christ. This is where the Nigerian church is most needed.
The battle for Nigeria must be fought on two fronts: politically and spiritually. Fighting on only one front is like fighting with one hand tied behind your back. Nigeria can be redeemed. But it will need the complete commitment of both our votes and our faith. Happy 66th birthday to my beloved Nigeria!
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