The Founder and General Overseer of Freedom Apostolic Revival International Ministry (FARIM), Samuel Adebayo Ojo, has called on the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and church leaders across the country to suspend Sunday worship services for seven consecutive weeks as a peaceful protest against worsening insecurity in Nigeria.

Prophet Ojo, popularly known as Baba Authority, made the call amid growing concerns over persistent killings, kidnappings and violent attacks in different parts of the country.

According to him, the proposed action would send a strong message to both the government and the international community that Christians are deeply worried about the deteriorating security situation and the increasing threat to lives and property.

He argued that while the Church has continued to pray for peace and national stability, the scale of insecurity now requires more visible and coordinated action from Christian leaders.

“The Church cannot continue to act as though all is well while innocent Nigerians are being killed, displaced and kidnapped daily,” he said.

The cleric urged CAN, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), the leadership of The Apostolic Church Nigeria and other Christian bodies to unite behind what he described as a symbolic but powerful demonstration capable of drawing national attention to the country’s security crisis.

According to him, suspending church services for seven Sundays would not amount to abandoning worship but would serve as a collective call for urgent government action to protect citizens.

Prophet Ojo also challenged political leaders at all levels to prioritise security and fulfil their constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property.

He maintained that Nigerians deserve to live without fear and called for decisive measures to tackle terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes threatening national stability.

The call comes amid renewed concerns by religious and civil society groups over the country’s security challenges, with many stakeholders demanding stronger action from authorities to curb violence across several parts of the country.