By Emem Julius
The Spiritual Leader of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, has warned Nigerian leaders against sacrificing the enduring interests of the nation for temporary political gains.
Olumba Obu, who is revered by adherents as the King of Kings and Lord of lords, gave the warning on Thursday in his divine message to Nigeria to mark the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary at the World Headquarters of the fold in Calabar, capital of Cross River State.
He described leadership as a sacred responsibility, charging those in authority to use their positions to promote the welfare of the people.
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He said, “To the leaders of Nigeria, remember that leadership is a sacred responsibility. Use the authority entrusted to you to promote the welfare of the people, protect the vulnerable, uphold justice and peace, and build institutions that will serve generations to come. Do not sacrifice the enduring interests of the nation for temporary political interests,”
The spiritual leader said Nigeria must not be understood only by the boundaries drawn upon a map, but through the divine responsibility and purpose that God has entrusted to her.
According to him, the Man Child through whom the New World Government is to be established manifested in Nigeria, making the country occupy a unique position in divine revelation as the seat of the New World Government.
“This also gives deeper meaning to the remarkable constitutional and political journey of this nation, which has passed through different systems and forms of government since independence. Yet the fundamental aspirations of the Nigerian people for lasting Peace, Justice, equality, security and prosperity remain,” he said.
He explained that Nigeria is that Kingdom which shall not be left to other people, but shall ultimately be ruled by God Himself, and urged Nigerians not to place their entire hope in human systems.
“Systems of government will surely change, administrations shall come and go, and political structures shall be transformed, but the Divine Will of God cannot be altered,” Olumba stated.
Olumba Obu called on all Nigerians to rise above tribalism, regionalism, religious division, political differences and selfish interest, stressing that the strength of Nigeria is not in one tribe, one region, one political party or one religion.
“Let every Nigerian therefore rise above tribalism, regionalism, religious division, political differences and every form of selfish interest, and let us begin to see Nigeria not merely as a geographical territory, but as a nation carrying a responsibility of profound significance to Creation,” he said.
He said Nigeria’s continued existence despite many difficult experiences is a testimony of God’s grace and mercy, noting that many situations capable of producing consequences beyond human control have been averted through divine intervention.
He also addressed citizens and the youth, urging Nigerians to love and protect their country, exercise their freedoms responsibly and preserve the nation they hope to inherit.
“To the young people of Nigeria, recognize that you are both the present and future of the nation. Pursue knowledge, develop your talents, reject violence and destructive influences, and channel your energy toward creativity, innovation, service, and national development,” he said.
Speaking to the international community, he urged world powers not to underestimate Nigeria or judge her by her present difficulties.
“Do not judge Nigeria only by her present difficulties, economic statistics, political disagreements or the challenges confronting her people. There is something greater being revealed in this nation than what may be visible upon the surface.
“Nations of the world, I urge you to watch Nigeria closely, for something great and glorious is about to unfold in this nation—something that will bring honour, distinction, and remarkable transformation to Nigeria and shall place this nation ahead of the world”, he stated.
Olumba Obu said true freedom must go beyond freedom from colonial rule to freedom from hatred, tribalism, religious intolerance, corruption, violence and oppression.
“Today, I have once again covered this Nation with My Peace and Grace. Nigeria is Brotherhood and Brotherhood is Nigeria. Therefore, no force can destroy this Country in the Mighty Name of OOO!” he declared.
