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By Vera Wisdom-Bassey
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, has declared that Nigeria’s next president ahead of the 2027 general elections has already been determined by God.
He made the statement during a one-day thanksgiving and prayer programme organised for journalists at the national headquarters of the church in Oyingbo, Yaba, Lagos.
Addressing media professionals and worshippers at the gathering, the cleric said Nigerians should not be overly anxious about the country’s political future, stressing that God remains fully aware of events that would unfold before they happen.
“People are asking me what 2027 will be like,” Adeboye said during his sermon. “It would be foolish to think that Almighty God is sitting in heaven wondering what will happen in 2027. The President of Nigeria has already been settled before the foundation of the world.”
According to him, every individual has a role to play in what he described as God’s divine plan for humanity and nations.
He added that the outcome of future elections would ultimately align with God’s will rather than human calculations alone.
“The next president has already been decided by God who owns the universe,” he said. “It is not something that can be determined only by human effort. The will of God will prevail.”
He used biblical references to illustrate his message, citing the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. He argued that God, being all-knowing, was already aware of humanity’s actions long before they occurred.
He also referenced renowned English playwright, William Shakespeare, drawing from the famous phrase that the whole world is a stage.
“The man who came close to the truth was Shakespeare,” Adeboye said. “Everybody born into this world is an actor or actress in a play written by the Almighty God. Nobody is here by accident.”
He further encouraged journalists to see their profession as a divine assignment, urging them to embrace their responsibilities with dedication and integrity.
“You were created for global impact,” he told the journalists. “It is not by accident that you found yourselves in this profession. God created every one of us for a purpose.”
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He prayed for media practitioners to fulfil their destinies and make meaningful contributions to society, asking God to remove every obstacle capable of hindering them from achieving their purpose.
“The Lord will empower you to make an impact and fulfil destiny,” he prayed. “Every force standing against your purpose shall be destroyed.”
Pastor Oladele Abiodun Balogun, Special Assistant in charge of Administration and Pastor in charge of the RCCG national headquarters, said the church decided to organise the prayer session in recognition of the vital role journalists play in society.
According to him, media practitioners contribute significantly to national development through information dissemination, analysis and interpretation of events.
He said the initiative was inspired by Adeboye’s desire to pray for journalists and seek divine protection, provision, prosperity and growth for professionals in the media industry.
“Journalists are important to the society and to Nigeria as a nation,” he said. “They help in informing the public and shaping conversations. Pastor Adeboye felt it was important to pray for them and encourage them.”
He also urged journalists to continue upholding professionalism while improving standards within the industry.
Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Adeleye Ajayi, described the maiden edition of the prayer programme as a landmark initiative.
He commended Adeboye for recognising the importance of journalists and called on other Christian organisations to emulate the gesture by organising similar programmes for media practitioners.
“This is a major turnaround for the journalism profession,” he said. “We appreciate Pastor Adeboye for this initiative, which is unprecedented in Nigeria.”
Also speaking, Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, Jumoke Johnson, described the programme as a sign that the church understands the critical role played by every profession in society.
She noted that journalists require spiritual support and encouragement because of the demanding nature of their work.
“I think it is commendable that the church thought about journalists in this way,” she said. “We truly need prayers and intercession like this.”
