Lives must be protected before politics or elections, says El‑Buba regarding the Nigerian government.

Prophet Isa El‑Buba, founder of the Evangelical Bible Outreach Ministry International (EBOMI), has urged the federal government to take urgent steps to halt the ongoing wave of killings, kidnappings and insecurity sweeping Nigeria.

During the “Black Sunday” observance in Jos, Plateau State, a day declared by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the cleric called for the protection of Nigerian citizens to be placed above politics and elections.

El‑Buba lamented the continued loss of innocent lives and the suffering of families across the country, despite repeated promises from authorities to address the crisis. He warned that Nigeria’s democratic journey would remain unfinished if people cannot live safely in their own communities, stressing that democracy must ensure security, justice, equal opportunities and hope for future generations.

The “Black Sunday” gathering, attended by Christians, Muslims, traditional leaders, public servants and political figures, was described by the cleric as a critical moment demanding collective action and national reflection.

“Too many innocent lives have been lost. Too many communities have been displaced. Too many parents live with uncertainties about the future of their children,” he said.

He urged Nigerians to unite in condemning persistent violence, declaring, “The bloodshed in Nigeria must stop. Every life matters. Every citizen deserves protection and every community deserves peace.”

El‑Buba emphasized that security should be the nation’s top priority, insisting that political interests and electioneering must not take precedence over the safety of citizens. “Before politics, before elections, before personal interests, we must secure the lives of Nigerians. No security, no election,” he declared.

He called on all levels of government and security agencies to intensify efforts to dismantle criminal networks, protect vulnerable communities and restore public confidence in the country’s security architecture.

Beyond security concerns, El‑Buba identified Nigeria’s challenges as moral and spiritual, blaming corruption, greed, injustice, dishonesty and abuse of power for eroding the nation’s foundations. He urged the Church to reclaim its prophetic role and become a voice of conscience and transformation.

The cleric also urged Muslims and other stakeholders to speak out against those who use religion to justify violence, noting that insecurity, poverty and criminality affect all Nigerians regardless of tribe or faith.

In a direct message to President Bola Tinubu, El‑Buba demanded stronger leadership to address insecurity and decisive action to rescue victims held by kidnappers. He warned that citizens would continue to demand accountability from leaders, adding, “We will not keep silent, we will not keep quiet, until our nation is recovered.”