Nigeria: Repudiate Evil Covenant to Enhance Growth and Development

Introduction; A Nation at the Crossroads

When certain segments—particularly within the Christian community—expressed concern over the Muslim–Muslim ticket of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate, their apprehension reflected deeper fears about the spiritual and moral direction of the nation. Tinubu, a seasoned strategist within the All Progressives Congress (APC), made a calculated political move that many believe was necessary for electoral success.

Yet, in the midst of ongoing insecurity—often associated in public discourse with groups such as Boko Haram—and the recurring violence in places like Plateau State, Niger State, Katsina State, Ondo State, and Enugu State, many have begun to ask:
Has Nigeria, knowingly or unknowingly, entered into covenants that undermine righteousness, justice, and peace?
This is not merely a political question—it is a spiritual matter.

1. Understanding Evil Covenants.
An evil covenant is any agreement—spoken or unspoken—that stands against the will of God and promotes injustice, oppression, or unrighteousness.
The Bible declares in Isaiah 28:15:
“Because you have said, “We have made a covenant with death, And with Sheol we are in agreement.
When the overflowing scourge passes through, It will not come to us,
For we have made lies our refuge, And under falsehood we have hidden
ourselves.” Isaiah 28:15.

Such covenants may not always be written, but they are evident in:
• Compromises of truth for power
• Silence in the face of injustice
• Protection of evil for political gain
• Policies that enable wickedness.
Any system that sacrifices righteousness for
convenience is an evil covenant.

2. The Consequences of Evil Covenants.
Proverbs 14:34 says:
“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.”
Where evil covenants exist:
• Justice is perverted
• The innocent suffer
• Violence multiplies
• Development is hindered
The recurring insecurity, bloodshed, and displacement across parts of Nigeria are not
just security failures—they are symptoms of deeper moral and spiritual compromises.
A nation cannot prosper while secretly aligned with injustice.

3. Biblical Precedent: Repudiating Evil Covenants.
To repudiate an evil covenant is to declare total separation from any harmful agreement and nullify its influence over one’s life, often accompanied by conscious decisions, prayers, or actions that affirm freedom and a new direction.
In 2 Kings 23, King Josiah rose and did something radical:
• He broke down altars
• He destroyed idols
• He renewed covenant with God
He did not manage evil—he repudiated it completely.
Likewise, in Deuteronomy 7:2–5, God commanded Israel:
“You shall make no covenant with them… but you shall destroy their altars.”
God does not negotiate with evil—He demands separation from it.

4. Leadership Accountability In Times of National Pain.
Leadership is tested not in comfort, but in crisis.
In recent times, public reactions have been stirred by reports surrounding the response of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to tragic incidents in affected regions. Accounts—circulating widely in public discourse—have raised concerns about the depth of engagement with grieving communities and the nature of interactions with victims.
Whether every detail of such reports is verified or not, they reveal something deeper:
In moments of national sorrow, leadership must not only act—it must be seen to care, to listen, and to stand fully with the people.
When empathy appears distant, trust erodes.
When compassion seems limited, the people begin to question the moral foundation of authority.
True leadership is not measured only by strategy, but by sincerity of heart.

5. Nigeria’s Call to Repentance and Renunciation:
If Nigeria must grow and develop, it must:

• Repudiate every covenant with injustice
• Reject alliances that enable violence.
• Break systems that reward corruption and silence

This is not about religious rivalry—It is about righteousness versus unrighteousness.
National healing begins with moral courage.

6. What Repudiation Demands Today
A. From Leaders
Courage to confront injustice
Genuine empathy for victims
Commitment to truth over convenience
B. From Citizens
Refusal to normalize corruption
Demand for accountability
Personal integrity in daily living
C. From the Church
Bold, uncompromised truth
Persistent, informed prayer
A prophetic voice free from political manipulation

7. The Promise of Restoration · God’s mercy and pathway to restoration
“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land 2Chronicles 7:14.
Isaiah 28:18 assures:
Your covenant with death will be annulled,
And your agreement with Sheol will not stand;
When the overflowing scourge passes through,Then you will be trampled down by it. Isaiah28:18.
When evil covenants are broken:

• Peace is restored
• Justice flows
• Development becomes sustainable
• God restores what righteousness protects.

Conclusion:
Nigeria stands at a decisive moment.
The issue is not merely leadership—it is alignment.
If the nation remains tied to hidden compromises, progress will remain hindered.
But if it rises to repudiate every form of injustice:
Then a new chapter can begin.

Final Declaration:
O Nigeria, arise and repudiate every evil covenant!
Break every agreement with injustice!
Return to righteousness—And your land shall experience true growth and lasting development.

Jesus is Lord!

Kunle Adebambo-A writing voice committed to confronting deception and calling nations back to righteousness.