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“Whatever Seed Planted Against His Regime Has Been Uprooted” — Rev. Ezekiel Danchomo Prays for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu During Israel Visit
Rev. Ezekiel Danchomo, a Plateau-based cleric and regional leader of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), has prayed for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administration during his ongoing visit to Israel.
Danchomo, who has been outspoken about insecurity, attacks on communities and killings in Plateau State and other parts of northern Nigeria, made the prayer while also interceding for Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Jewish people.
The cleric’s latest public intervention has attracted attention because of his previous criticism of the Nigerian government over the security situation in affected communities. He has repeatedly called for stronger measures to protect citizens from terrorism and other forms of violence, while also using international engagements to draw attention to the killings in Nigeria.
During his prayer in Israel, Danchomo specifically mentioned both Netanyahu and Tinubu, linking his prayers for the two leaders to what he described as his desire for the success and protection of their respective administrations.
“I am praying for the Jews, praying for Benjamin Netanyahu to succeed, indicating the entire nation including Nigeria, praying for Tinubu and his administration. Whatever seed planted against his regime in the name of Jesus, it has been uprooted.”
The cleric also prayed for Israel and its people during the visit, making the occasion one in which his religious message extended beyond Nigeria to the Middle East.
Danchomo’s comments come against the backdrop of his long-running advocacy on insecurity in Plateau State. His public interventions have focused particularly on attacks against communities, the loss of lives and the need for authorities to do more to protect vulnerable populations.
His appearance in Israel has therefore provided another international platform for the cleric, who has previously spoken publicly about the scale of violence in northern Nigeria and called for greater attention to the plight of affected communities.
The prayer for Tinubu also represents a notable dimension of Danchomo’s latest public engagement, as the cleric has previously been critical of the government over security concerns. His remarks in Israel, however, centred on prayer and divine intervention, with the cleric asking that anything allegedly working against the President’s administration be removed.
The development has since generated attention online, particularly because of the contrast between Danchomo’s previous demands for stronger government action over insecurity and his latest public prayer for the President and his ad
ministration.