Popular Ekiti cleric foresees Nigeria’s recovery, global relevance in 2026
By Boye Oyeyemi –
A cleric based in Ado Ekiti, Prophet James Omitade, has predicted that Nigeria will overcome its current economic and security challenges and rise to global relevance.
The General Overseer of Holy Trinity Authority Prophetic Church International blamed the nation’s leadership crisis on the abandonment of mentorship ideals promoted by First Republic leaders.
Omitade spoke on Monday in Ado Ekiti during his 2026 prophecies themed, “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Nigeria Shall Survive and Progress.”
The cleric noted that Nigerians were becoming more politically and socially conscious, adding that citizens were now more vigilant about leadership choices and security issues. He added that some economic policies of President Bola Tinubu showed signs of improvement but said worsening insecurity had weakened their impact.
“This is not about politics or showing sympathy for anyone. There are downward trends in the prices of food commodities and petroleum products compared to what we witnessed in 2024. This is the first time in Nigerian history that prices have gone up and come down again. This is a plus for this administration.
“But the insecurity has erased every gain that could have been recorded so far. The government must improve in this aspect. Nigerians are tired of killings and abductions. We are happy that our consciousness has grown, and we now know that security is the responsibility of all of us, not the government alone.
“We are now more vigilant, and when we see something, we say something. The development of a nation begins with everybody doing the right thing, whether alone or in the midst of others. We have the good, the bad, and the ugly, but Nigeria will survive. Not only survive—it will progress, and all eyes will see,” he said.
He also criticised political and spiritual leaders for promoting corruption and loyalty over competence, warning that public accountability and awareness were gradually ending an era of blind followership.
