- Divine Intervention Needed: Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, emphasizes the need for divine intervention to address Nigeria’s economic challenges.
- Seeking Forgiveness and Wisdom: Nigerians should seek God’s forgiveness and wisdom to tackle economic hardships.
- Mineral Resources: Nigeria’s mineral resources are sufficient, but the country needs God’s guidance to utilize them effectively.
- Historical Context: Economic hardship is not unique to President Bola Tinubu’s administration, dating back to President Shehu Shagari’s era.
- Importance of Worship: The “Odun Olodunmare” celebration promotes worshiping the living God, transcending religious boundaries.
Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwoland, has stressed that Nigeria’s current economic hardship requires divine intervention. During the fourth annual “Odun Olodunmare” celebration, he urged Nigerians to seek God’s forgiveness and wisdom to address the country’s economic challenges. The traditional ruler believes that Nigeria’s mineral resources are sufficient, but the country needs God’s guidance to utilize them effectively without foreign intervention.
This sentiment is echoed by Daniel Olukoya, General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, who also advocates for divine intervention to overcome Nigeria’s challenges ¹. Oba Akanbi noted that economic hardship is not unique to President Bola Tinubu’s administration, but rather a historical issue dating back to President Shehu Shagari’s era.
The “Odun Olodunmare” celebration serves as a platform to worship the living God, bringing together Muslims and Christians in a shared act of devotion. By seeking divine intervention and guidance, Nigerians can work towards overcoming the country’s economic hardships.
