“This is annoying,” Nigerians react as Adeboye claims prayers saved naira from further decline

• Pastor E.A. Adeboye claimed prayers prevented the naira from falling to as low as ₦10,000 per dollar
• He commented on the backlash from the removal of petrol subsidies, suggesting it worsened the naira's instability
• The RCCG leader emphasised the need for divine help, noting that collective prayers helped stabilise the naira’s value

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A. Adeboye, has stated that, without divine intervention, the exchange rate could have reached ₦10,000 for $1.

Speaking at the Special Holy Ghost Congress in Abuja, he attributed Nigeria’s financial struggles to its reliance on fuel imports and non-operational refineries.

The cleric noted that billions have been spent on refineries, many of which remain nonfunctional, resulting in a continued dependence on imported petrol.

He said, “We need help, and it’s not human help; it’s divine help. Before our current president took office, we were aware that the root of our financial issues lay in the importation of petrol. Despite having oil, we continued to import petrol and waste billions on refineries that did not operate effectively.”

Adeboye also discussed the controversy surrounding the government’s decision to eliminate fuel subsidies.

“When the president cancelled the subsidy on petrol imports, those who benefited from it became upset and created more problems.”

As the naira continued to decline rapidly, Adeboye said that he prayed and was grateful that others joined him in prayer.

“If God hadn’t intervened, $1 could have been worth ₦10,000 by now. This illustrates how much we need prayers,” he added.

Netizens react as Pastor Adeboye claims prayers saved Naira

As seen on Instagram, Nigerians reacted to Pastor Adeboye’s claim that prayers saved the naira from falling to ₦10,000 per dollar. 

@nzubechiii replied: “Watch Christians mock and criticise a man of God, making the religion look like a joke. Mind what you say to God's anointed to avoid the wrath of God.”

@ayomi_x wrote: “This man and always setting himself up for drags 5&6. Cuz, how??”

@nikki_actor expressed: "I don tire to dey defend this man.”

@bhee_chee said: “Whosoever still lives their lives by what these pastors say is a child. Just read your Bible!!! That's all you need! All these pastors are just secondary.”

@iam_jahbwai commented: “Knowing what to say and choose to stay mute is some highest level if peace.”

@evelyn__xx said: “Eii, he must love attracting insults from people. This is annoying and insensitive.”

@thickgodesss replied: "I pray ur congregation will open their eyes soon.”

@adeniyi_ wrote: “Please just stop, no add to my anger.”

@hurlaola expressed: “Set awon Sabinus, next comedian award should be given to this man.”

@iamgodwin_o said: “God dey tolerate nonsense from people sha, what's dis.”

@Snmg_chapo commented: “Some people for this comment section go still attend this man churches this Sunday n still pay him offering. All in the name of thou shall not judge a man of God.”

Nigerians descend heavily on Pastor Adeboye and son over alleged N8b fraud case

Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that many Nigerians expressed anger at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, especially at the general overseer who recently said the country's problems are spiritual and not political. 

The son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Adeolu Adeboye, and his wife were reportedly involved in an alleged fraud case. They had allegedly received N8 billion for a road construction project but only completed 30 per cent of the project.