Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), yesterday prayed that God should uproot all bad leaders with evil plans against Nigeria.
The ex-warlord stated this during his visit to Gethsemane Prayer Ministries Cathedral, Eleyele, Ibadan.
According to Gowon, “I want God to uproot bad leaders from Nigeria as a way of moving the country forward from the present situation,” he said.
Gowon retired to ministration work since he left the military, thus praying fervently for the peace and progress of the nation.
He also dismissed the prediction that the country would disintegrate by 2015, stressing that a similar prediction by France had already failed.
The former Head of State said, “Nigerians should stand up as one and intercede on the crises rocking this nation.
“That is when God will uproot all the leaders that have evil intention against this country.
“Nigerians needs to desist from creating problems, which they cannot solve and stop blaming God for their shortcomings.
“We had series of crises in the past and if Nigerians can pray fervently well, sooner or later, this country will be free from its challenges.
“God has heard our cries and will surely answer.
“I don’t believe that the prediction by America that Nigeria will break before 2015 will happen.
“France said the same thing in the past that we will break up before 2014, but we still stand as one.
“Every Nigerian should stand against the claims. “If we believe that it will not happen, then it will not. “I believe God will not allow such to happen. “Nigeria Prays is really praying against such.”
The former Head of State said Nigerians at home and abroad were very concerned about the crises rocking this nation.
He added: “We believe that only prayer can solve it.
“If you love Nigeria the way I love Nigeria, we should have faith, then we shall overcome.”
On political activities ahead of the 2015 general election, Gowon said, “The politicians are over ambitious.”
“Politicians should not be selfish but should protect the interest of the people to ensure equitable development of the country,” he said.
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