Lead pastor of the Kingsways International Christian Centre (KICC), Matthew Ashimolowo, has called on Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu in the fight against insecurity.
According to him, Tinubu has demonstrated willingness and commitment to make a difference, but needs the support of Nigerians.
Naijaonpoint reports that the clergyman made the declaration on Thursday while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily.
Ashimolowo acknowledged the security challenges facing the country, but said Nigerians need to support the government in the task of overcoming the bandits, terrorists and other criminals.
He said, “Nigeria needs a turn around. Let’s stand behind our president now that he has called for more policing,more soldiers.
“Let’s raise the security level, make our people proud to be Nigerians, let’s tap into the brain of our nation and also recognize global Africa.
“Every African nation wants to be Nigerians. They are so proud of us, Nigerians. We are the toughest, strongest, boldest and fearless. This is the nation we are and I believe we have a leadership that wants to make things work, let’s support and be behind him [Tinubu].”
Ashimolowo also added that Nigerians serving in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) should also be trained to fight insecurity.
“All our NYSC guys should be trained,” he said.
On the issue of state police, the pastor observed that it may become a tool in the hands of politicians to oppress their opponents.
“The state police may work but I tell you will end up becoming a personal army for somebody who will begin to use it at some point to terrorize others,” he submitted.
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