The General Overseer of Faith and Miracle International Church (FMIC), Senior Prophet Gbenga Faith David, has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against granting amnesty to perpetrators of violent crimes, insisting that such actions could undermine justice and erode public confidence in governance.

Speaking at a press conference in Ibadan, the cleric urged the Federal Government to prioritise fairness and the rule of law in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges, stressing that justice must remain the foundation of national stability.

“Leadership must be rooted in fairness. People should be given what they deserve. Those who kill should not be rewarded with amnesty. Justice must be seen to be done if we are serious about building a stable nation,” he said.

While acknowledging the complexity of insecurity across the country, Prophet David maintained that government responses must be guided by principles rather than expediency.

“Everyone must be treated fairly. Policies must reflect justice, not convenience. When people see fairness, it restores confidence in leadership,” he added.

The cleric, who was formerly known as G.F. Adetuberu, argued that Nigeria’s challenges are not inherently religious but stem from moral failures among individuals.

“Nigeria is not failing because we are religious. Early religious movements built schools and institutions that shaped society. The problem is not religion, but how people choose to live and interpret it,” he said.

He warned against the growing trend of criminal elements hiding under the guise of religion, noting that both Christians and Muslims have often been victims of violence wrongly framed as religious conflict.

“What we are witnessing is not truly religion-driven conflict, but wickedness hiding under the cover of faith. Our faith is not the problem; it is the people,” he stated.

On governance and national development, Prophet David urged Nigerians, particularly the youth, to adopt a proactive and disciplined approach to nation-building.

“No nation is perfect. We must become industrious and understand that real change begins internally before it manifests externally,” he said.

He described leadership as a sensitive responsibility that requires wisdom, integrity, and restraint, advising public office holders to be mindful of their decisions and public utterances.

The cleric also called on Christians to actively participate in politics to help restore moral direction in governance, stressing that such involvement must be guided by discipline and accountability.

“Christians should not shy away from politics. God can guide leaders, but they must live disciplined lives—fair, prayerful, and accountable—understanding that actions have consequences,” he said.

Prophet David further charged religious institutions to remain steadfast in upholding truth, especially during periods of national uncertainty.

“The church must continue to preach the truth. We must not adjust the message to suit circumstances. Truth is what holds society together,” he added.