Nigeria Would Have Collapsed Without Prayers, Says PFN President, Bishop Wale Oke
The National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Wale Oke, has declared that Nigeria would have completely collapsed if not for the persistent prayers of the faithful across the nation.
Bishop Oke, who is also the Presiding Bishop of the Sword of the Spirit Ministries, made the remark during a special intercessory service held on Sunday in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The service was part of the PFN’s ongoing National Prayer and Fasting Programme for the peace and stability of the country.
According to the cleric, the challenges facing Nigeria including insecurity, corruption, economic hardship, and moral decay would have torn the nation apart long ago if not for divine intervention through the prayers of believers.
“If not for the prayers of the Church, Nigeria would have disintegrated. It is the mercy of God that has kept this country standing,” Bishop Oke said. “Every day, thousands of faithful men and women lift their voices to God on behalf of this nation.
“That is what has sustained Nigeria to this point.”
He lamented that despite years of intercession, Nigeria continues to struggle with leadership failure and widespread hardship.
However, he urged Christians not to relent, emphasizing that prayer remains the most powerful tool for national transformation.
“We must not give up. Prayer changes things. Even when it looks as though God is silent, He is working behind the scenes. Nigeria will rise again,” he assured.
Bishop Oke also called on political leaders to fear God and rule with justice and compassion, warning that no nation can progress without righteousness and moral integrity.
“Our leaders must remember that power belongs to God. They are only stewards and will one day give account of how they governed. Let them lead with fairness, humility, and a heart for the people,” he said.
He further appealed to citizens to support the government through patriotism, obedience to the law, and continued prayers, saying that the future of Nigeria depends on both divine mercy and collective responsibility.
The PFN, under Bishop Oke’s leadership, has in recent years intensified national prayer campaigns for peace, good governance, and revival in the Church.
The fellowship represents millions of Pentecostal Christians across Nigeria and has often served as a moral voice on national issues.
