AKURE, Nigeria — The head of Awaiting the Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Pastor Adewale Giwa, has dismissed those anticipating the arrest of newly inaugurated President Bola Tinubu in light of recent prophecies, asserting that God remains unconcerned with political matters.
The inauguration of Tinubu, former Lagos State Governor, took place on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Pastor Giwa expressed disappointment at the conduct of his religious peers during the presidential election and their subsequent reactions.
In a statement released to journalists in Akure on Monday, Mmay 29, 2023, Giwa said, “God doesn’t care about politics but cares about the people who obey Him.” He highlighted his colleagues’ focus on the flesh rather than the Holy Spirit and criticized their emotional reactions, which he believes led to unwarranted prophecies about Tinubu’s arrest.
“Some religious leaders within the Christian community had predicted that Tinubu would not be sworn in. However, they didn’t hear from God because He doesn’t care about politics. They only surrendered themselves to the flesh,” Giwa stated.
The cleric further lamented the divisive and worrying nature of the reactions, saying, “Rather than love, we fight. Rather than strive for unity, we throw stones at the other side. We have placed our hope in politics, and our actions show it.”
Expressing hope for Tinubu’s presidency, Pastor Giwa emphasized the need for transformative action in Nigeria. He called for improvements in electricity stability, security, and the overall economic health of the nation.
“He doesn’t need to be reminded of what to do; he lives in Nigeria and knows what to do to make the citizens happy. He needs to make electricity stable for foreign investors and Nigerians, tackle security challenges and boost the nation’s economy,” Giwa concluded.
