The Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide, Ayo Ni O, has raised concerns over insecurity, rising living costs and unemployment, urging governments at all levels to do more to protect Nigerians and improve their living conditions.
The Acting Spiritual Father and Chairman of the church, Most Senior Special Apostle Gabriel Kassim, made the call on Friday during his maiden press conference ahead of the church’s 86th Annual International Conference and Convention at Galilee City, Orile Igbon, along the Ilorin-Ibadan Expressway.
Kassim expressed concern over the economic difficulties facing Nigerian households, particularly the rising cost of food, unemployment and limited opportunities for young people. He also highlighted security threats, including terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and communal violence.
“Every Nigerian life matters. No community should be abandoned to fear, and no citizen should have to live under the constant threat of violence,” he said.
The cleric called on federal and state governments, security agencies and relevant institutions to strengthen cooperation in protecting lives, improving intelligence gathering and ensuring that perpetrators of violence are brought to justice.
He added that security measures should respect human rights and address the underlying causes of insecurity, including poverty, exclusion, weak local institutions and lack of economic opportunities.
On the economy, Kassim urged governments to prioritise food security, affordable healthcare, education, reliable electricity, infrastructure, job creation and support for small businesses.
He said economic policies should improve the lives of ordinary Nigerians, particularly low-income households and vulnerable citizens struggling with rising costs.
He also called for greater transparency in government spending and stronger measures to tackle corruption, stressing that public resources should translate into tangible benefits for citizens.
On the forthcoming elections, Kassim urged political parties, candidates and electoral institutions to ensure peaceful, credible and transparent polls.
He condemned political violence, voter intimidation, vote buying and the spread of misinformation, warning against the use of ethnic and religious differences to create hostility.
Kassim also called on Christian denominations and other religious organisations to work together in supporting vulnerable communities, promoting peaceful coexistence and protecting human dignity.
Earlier, he paid tribute to his predecessor, Prophet Emmanuel Alogbo, who died on July 30, 2026, at the age of 93.
He described the late cleric as a devoted servant of God whose years of service contributed to the growth of the church through prayer, evangelism, spiritual revival and administration.
Kassim said his assumption of the acting leadership position was a call to service, unity and faithful stewardship, reaffirming the church’s commitment to preaching the gospel and supporting vulnerable members of society.
