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’s (CAN) “Black Sunday” campaign against the worsening insecurity in the country.
Speaking during a press briefing at the EBOMI Building in Jos, El-Buba described the gathering as a call for national reflection and collective action in the face of persistent killings, kidnappings, terrorism, and attacks on communities across Nigeria.
According to the cleric, the significance of Democracy Day goes beyond celebrating the right to vote. He said democracy must also guarantee the safety of citizens, justice, equal opportunities, and hope for future generations.
“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.
El-Buba expressed concern over the growing insecurity affecting many parts of the country, noting that countless families now live in fear while several communities have been displaced by violence. He said many parents remain uncertain about the future of their children as criminal activities continue to spread.
“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 stated.
The cleric stressed that security should be treated as an urgent national priority. He urged governments at all levels to intensify efforts to dismantle criminal networks, protect vulnerable communities, and restore public confidence in the nation’s security architecture.
He argued that democratic processes cannot flourish in an atmosphere of fear and insecurity.
“No security, no election,” he repeatedly told participants during the gathering.
Beyond security concerns, El-Buba called for a national moral reawakening, saying corruption, greed, injustice, dishonesty, and abuse of power have weakened the country’s foundations.
He also challenged Christian leaders to reclaim their role as the conscience of society by speaking out against injustice and defending the vulnerable.
“This is not a time for silence, complacency, or compromise. The church must go beyond the walls of its sanctuaries and become an agent of transformation in society,” he said.
The religious leader appealed to Muslim clerics and faithful across the country to openly condemn individuals who use religion as a cover for violence and criminal activities.
Emphasising the need for national unity, El-Buba said insecurity and poverty affect all Nigerians regardless of tribe or religion.
“Poverty does not know religion. Insecurity does not know tribe. Kidnappers do not ask who you are before striking. It is time for all righteous people to come together against the forces of evil,” he said.
He also commended Nigerian youths for increasingly speaking out against insecurity and injustice, encouraging them not to lose faith in the country.
“Nigeria still needs your energy, creativity, innovation, and patriotism. Refuse to become instruments of violence and division. Become builders of a better future,” he said.
Addressing President Bola Tinubu, El-Buba urged the Federal Government to take stronger and more decisive steps to tackle insecurity, particularly in regions most affected by violence. While acknowledging the office of the President, he said Nigerians expect more visible action and leadership in confronting criminal groups threatening communities across the nation.
The cleric also paid tribute to members of the armed forces who have lost their lives in the line of duty, describing them as patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country.
As the peace walk came to an end, El-Buba maintained that citizens would continue to demand accountability from leaders if the security situation fails to improve. He stressed that the movement was not about violence but about seeking justice, peace, and national renewal.
“We will not keep silent until our nation is recovered. Let us reject hatred, violence, and division. Let us embrace justice, peace, national renewal, and national unity,” he said.
The protest was part of nationwide activities organised under CAN’s Black Sunday initiative, which seeks to draw attention to Nigeria’s growing security challenges and press for urgent government action to protect lives and communities.
