President of EBOMI Ministries, Prophet Isa El-Buba, on Sunday led hundreds of Christians and concerned citizens on a peace protest walk in Jos, Plateau State, as part of activities marking the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)-declared “Black Sunday” against worsening insecurity across the country.
Speaking during a press briefing at the EBOMI Building in Jos, El-Buba called on President Bola Tinubu and governments at all levels to take more decisive steps to address persistent killings, kidnappings, terrorism and attacks on communities.
He said the June 12 Democracy Day celebration should serve as a reminder that democracy must guarantee not only the right to vote but also the security of lives and property, justice and hope for citizens.
“We stand here on the Black Sunday declared by the Christian Association of Nigeria over the constant loss of lives and the killing of innocent citizens. Democracy must guarantee security, justice and hope for all Nigerians,” he said.
The cleric expressed concern over the growing insecurity in several parts of the country, noting that many families now live in fear while numerous communities have been displaced by violence.
“We must declare with one voice that the bloodshed in Nigeria must stop. Every life matters. Every citizen deserves protection, and every community deserves peace,” he said.
El-Buba stressed that security should be treated as an urgent national priority, urging authorities to dismantle criminal networks, secure vulnerable communities and restore public confidence.
He maintained that meaningful democratic processes cannot thrive amid widespread insecurity, repeatedly declaring, “No security, no election.”
The cleric also called for a national moral reawakening, saying corruption, greed, injustice and abuse of power had weakened the nation’s foundations.
He urged Christian leaders to continue speaking against injustice and defending the vulnerable, while calling on Muslim leaders to openly condemn those who use religion as a cover for violence and criminality.
According to him, insecurity and poverty affect Nigerians irrespective of religion or ethnicity, making national unity essential in confronting the country’s challenges.
El-Buba further encouraged Nigerian youths not to lose hope, urging them to channel their energy and creativity towards nation-building rather than violence and division.
While calling on President Tinubu to focus greater attention on troubled regions, he said Nigerians expected stronger leadership and more visible action in tackling the country’s security challenges.
The cleric also paid tribute to members of the armed forces who lost their lives in the line of duty, describing them as patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation.
He warned that citizens would continue to demand accountability from leaders if insecurity persists, insisting that the movement was a peaceful call for justice, security and national renewal.
The protest formed part of nationwide activities organised under CAN’s Black Sunday initiative aimed at drawing attention to Nigeria’s growing security crisis and the need for urgent government intervention.
