“There Is Genocide in Nigeria, President Tinubu Can Fix It – Bishop Wale Oke

By Henryrich Ojo,Newsworld

The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has declared that Nigeria has been experiencing a painful genocide since 2009, even as he expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government has the capacity to end the killings and restore peace to the nation.

Speaking on Thursday at an event in Osogbo, Osun State, Bishop Oke described the wave of violence, killings, and community destructions across several parts of Nigeria as a national tragedy that has deepened over the years.

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He however urged Nigerians not to lose hope, insisting that the present administration could bring lasting solutions if it prioritizes justice, unity, and compassion.

“There is genocide in Nigeria, and it has been there since 2009,” he said.

“Our people have been killed, our communities destroyed, and our peace shaken. But I believe that this government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has what it takes to fix it. I have seen a man who listens, and I have seen a government that can take the right steps if guided by wisdom and the fear of God.”

The PFN president explained that the violence began as localized attacks in northern Nigeria but gradually spread into other regions, affecting both Christians and Muslims, farmers and traders, and leaving behind fear and mistrust.

He lamented that many Nigerians have grown numb to killings due to their frequency, calling it “a dangerous stage for any society.”

Bishop Oke, who is also the founder of The Sword of the Spirit Ministries, said healing and reconciliation must become national priorities.

He urged Christians to remain agents of peace, reminding them that true faith does not promote hatred or revenge.

“We cannot heal the wounds of our nation through bitterness,” he said. “We must forgive and rebuild. That is how nations recover from pain.”

He called on the government to demonstrate fairness in protecting all citizens, regardless of faith or tribe.

According to him, security agencies must be strengthened and made accountable so that every Nigerian can feel safe in their own land.

He also appealed for justice for victims of violence and the displacement of communities, saying peace cannot thrive without truth and equity.

“Justice is the foundation of peace,” Bishop Oke noted. “Let no group feel abandoned, and let no bloodshed go unanswered.

When Nigerians see fairness, trust will return. And when trust returns, unity will flourish.”

The PFN leader further commended President Tinubu for engaging religious and traditional leaders early in his administration, describing such consultations as crucial for rebuilding confidence in the government.

He urged the president to consider creating a National Peace and Reconciliation Commission to enable open dialogue among Nigerians from all regions.

“We must talk to one another, not about one another,” he said.

“If we can sit down in truth and forgiveness, Nigeria will rise again. Our diversity should be a blessing, not a curse.”

Bishop Oke encouraged Nigerians to continue praying for the country’s leaders and to believe in the possibility of national renewal.

He compared Nigeria’s challenges to those faced by other nations that once experienced internal conflicts but recovered through shared effort and strong moral vision. “This nation is redeemable,” he affirmed.

“We can still build a future where no one is afraid to live in their own home or to worship freely.”

“We are one people under one flag,” he said. “If we choose peace, peace will choose us. Let every Nigerian become a peacemaker in their home, their church and their community.”

Bishop Oke concluded by praying for President Tinubu and his team, asking God to grant them wisdom to govern with justice, courage, and compassion. The gathering observed a moment of silence for victims of violence across the country before closing with a united prayer for national healing.

“There is genocide in Nigeria,” the bishop said in his final words, “but it does not have to define our future. Together, we can end it. Together, we can heal our land.”