The Lead Pastor, Handlifters Praying Group, Pastor Chinyere Adegboye, and Apostle General Anselm Madubuko, have said that African countries are locked down in crisis, not able to attain its potentials because of poor leadership.

Speaking at a conference themed, ‘Africa Has Come of Age’ in Owerri, Imo State, Adegboye proclaimed: “Sunshine will rise out of Africa. We are tired of wars and division. Pray for peace and unity in Africa. Despite being the richest continent with the best minds, our leaders fail to work together. If we don’t know our roots, we cannot know where we are going.”

Also speaking virtually, Apostle General Anselm Madubuko emphasised that Africa’s poverty is not God-ordained but a result of poor leadership. He called for selfless leaders to lift the continent out of its woes, stating: “Against all odds, there is still hope for Africa. The princess will come out of Egypt. Africans should stretch out their hands to God, and their help will come from Him. Envoys shall come out of Africa.”

Rev. Juliet Binitie also echoed this sentiment, expressing pride in being Nigerian despite leadership failures. She called for prayers for God to raise “sheep nations” from Africa, saying: “We command unity to reign and pray against lies. We thank God for the redemption of Africa. Every leader not working according to God’s agenda shall be removed. The time of wicked leaders is over.”

On his part, Pastor Adeyinka Adegboye reflected on the biblical curse of Ham, asserting that Africa’s time to break free from this curse has come. He called for leaders after God’s heart that will manage Africa’s resources wisely, much like Nelson Mandela.