The National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) met on Monday 24th February, 2020 in Lagos. After its deliberations, NCEF released the Communiqué below:
- NCEF expressed grave concern at the insecurity and atmosphere of uncertainty in the country. The threats became worse because Christians have not been properly synergized in recent years and are unable to confront Islamism in unity. The Christian Elders decried the unresolved issues in CAN which has hindered Christians from working as one. NCEF could not understand why a straightforward issue could not be handled by Church Leaders with truth and righteousness of God.
- NCEF recognized that the problem in Nigeria is basically ideological due to different worldviews between the Islamist Negroid and the Democratic Negro races. This ideological conflict has to be resolved in the bid to unite all races and ethnic nationalities in Nigeria.
- NCEF calls on the Traditional Rulers of the indigenous tribes to rally round and defend their people and their ancestral lands. The real owners of Nigeria are the indigenous ethnic nationalities represented by the Traditional Rulers and leaders. The Traditional Rulers of the indigenous tribes of the North and South should unite to ward off Islamism - Boko Haram.
- The Christian Elders appealed to General Gowon, General Obasanjo, and General Danjuma, as the most prominent Christian leaders in the country’s Military history, to put aside personal differences and embark on joint intervention for Christians and Nigeria. NCEF express its gratitude to General Danjuma for warning all Nigerians to take their destinies in their hands, General Obasanjo for drawing the attention of Nigerians to the Fulanization policy of the present administration and General Gowon for lending his support to the restructuring of Nigeria. The NCEF has no doubt that all three working together, Nigeria should be able to overcome the breakdown of security in the country.
- NCEF is aware that the crisis in Nigeria has its root in foreign nations and the intervention of the international community would be required to resolve it. The Christian Elders expressed hope that Europe would now be willing and free to intervene following the exit of Britain from the European Union. This opportunity should be explored by all lovers of Democracy and Western way of life.
- NCEF noticed similarities in the crisis in Afghanistan and Syria with what happens in Nigeria. Therefore, every effort must be made to prevent breakout of violence and hostilities between the Negros and Negroids in Nigeria. The international community should be persuaded to step in now.
- NCEF supports the model of “Amotekun” in its original conception - State Police and encourages other parts of the country to emulate it to enhance security of lives and properties. NCEF further encourages the Yoruba race not to limit its intervention to Oduduwa land but to think of the entire Black race of Nigeria and Africa.
- NCEF enjoins all Christians to support the persecuted Christians in the North and Middle Belt. It is both Christian duty and strategic response to reinforce Christians in the North.
- The Christian Elders endorsed the relief support to persecuted Christians under Christian Social Movement of Nigeria (CSMN) tagged “CRY OF MARTYRS” and sought for more support from Christians so that it can do lot more to alleviate the plight of internally displaced Christians (IDPs) in refugee camps.
- Christians must unite, become active, and devise means to protect and defend themselves. Self-defense is legal security and it is not on the Executive List of the Federal Government as claimed by some Negroid Nigerians. Consequently, the Church must resolve its leadership crisis to provide the necessary synergy for unity.
- NCEF resolved to work with groups that have credible road map for resolving the crisis in the country.
- Funding for the advocacy of NCEF has been a major challenge. If effective advocacy is desired by Christians, the process has to be adequately funded. Christians are encouraged to support the NCEF so that timely and relevant interventions can be implemented because without funding, no concrete action can be put in place.
- The NCEF admonished Christians to remain prayerful and to ensure personal right standing with God.
God bless Nigeria.
Solomon Asemota, SAN
Chairman
National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF)
March 1, 2020