By Adeola Badru

Ibadan — The Presiding Bishop of Victory International Church and National Vice President (South West) of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Taiwo Adelakun, has expressed confidence that forces working to destabilise Nigeria will not succeed, declaring that the country will overcome its current security challenges.

Adelakun made the assertion on Wednesday while addressing journalists at a press conference held at Rehoboth Cathedral, Oluyole, Ibadan, ahead of the 2026 Global Miracle Crusade.

He said the rising cases of killings, kidnappings and violent attacks across the country should not be seen as signs of Nigeria’s collapse, but as indications that the nation has reached a critical turning point.

According to the cleric, Nigeria has reached the peak of its insecurity crisis and will not descend further into chaos.

“I believe we have reached the climax of insecurity in Nigeria. From this point, it will only go down; it will not rise again. Anyone who wants to destroy Nigeria, God will not allow it,” he said.

Adelakun argued that recent security incidents have exposed what he described as false narratives surrounding Nigeria’s insecurity, particularly claims that there is no targeted violence or persecution in the country.

He noted that these developments are attracting increased international attention and could lead to stronger global involvement in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges.

“Recent events have exposed the hypocrisy and false narrative that there is no genocide or persecution in Nigeria. They are sending strong signals to the world and will embolden the international community, especially the United States, to become more involved in tackling insecurity, kidnapping and killings in Nigeria,” he said.

While acknowledging the severity of the situation, the PFN leader maintained that divine intervention would ultimately prevail at a time when many Nigerians feel helpless.

“When God says, ‘I will help you,’ it presupposes that there will be situations where we are helpless. But His help covers every situation,” he added.

Adelakun also stressed that religious leaders have a responsibility to speak on national issues, noting that moral and spiritual voices remain relevant in shaping public consciousness and influencing leadership decisions.

“Other people are watching, and it will not be surprising that those in government are also watching. The Word of God can touch their hearts and influence decisions,” he said.

The cleric spoke while unveiling details of the seventh edition of the Ibadan Miracle Crusade, which has now been expanded into the Global Miracle Crusade.

He said the event is scheduled to hold from January 29 to February 1, 2026, at the Crusade Ground in Wonder City, opposite Dominion University, along the Ibadan–Lagos Expressway.

According to him, attendance at the programme has grown steadily over the years, with participants now joining from different parts of the world through digital platforms.

To ensure smooth transportation, Adelakun said the church would deploy free shuttle buses across all 11 local government areas in Ibadan.

He urged Nigerians to attend the crusade with high expectations, noting that the programme would focus on spiritual renewal, healing, restoration and divine direction at a time of national uncertainty.