Pastor Giwa Warns Tinubu on Fuel Prices, Calls for Restructuring

Pastor Adewale Giwa, Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ Ministry in Akure, has cautioned that Nigerians will not forgive President Bola Tinubu if he fails to address the high cost of petroleum products following subsidy removal.

                                      

Speaking during a sermon, the cleric urged the president to act swiftly to ease economic hardship and fulfill his long-standing promise of restructuring the country.

Pastor Giwa stressed that the government must not allow fuel prices to remain unbearably high.

He said:

• “Nigerians won’t forgive Tinubu on subsidy, he has to do everything needed to remedy the situation before it’s too late.”

• “If he maintains a high price of petroleum that means Nigerians won’t forgive and forget his administration. He has to quickly remedy the situation.”

For him, keeping petroleum affordable is key to Tinubu’s legacy and public trust.

The pastor also called on the president to keep his pledge to restructure Nigeria. Drawing parallels from the Bible, he likened Tinubu’s responsibility to that of Timothy, who reorganized churches and acted as God’s messenger.

• “For Nigeria to be great among the committee of nations, Tinubu has to fulfill his promises on restructuring,” Giwa said.

• He argued that reforms must extend from the constitution to the political system, ensuring fairness and long-term stability.

Pastor Giwa’s sermon was anchored on passages from 1 Corinthians 4:17 and Philippians 2:19, highlighting how Timothy served as a reformer and representative of God in the early church.

He suggested that just as Timothy restructured churches in Corinth and Philippi, Nigerian leaders must restructure governance to set the country on the path to greatness.

The pastor further reminded worshippers that they do not need intermediaries to reach God.

• He referenced Hannah’s prayer in Shiloh, noting she sought God directly without going through Prophet Eli.

• He emphasized that Christ’s sacrifice gives believers direct and unhindered access to God, making prayer a personal connection rather than one dependent on pastors.