By Winnie Onu, Makurdi
Presiding Pastor of Faith Women Fellowship (FWF) Ministry International, Evangelist Lydia Idoko, has called on Nigerians to shift from a culture of blame to one of intercession.
Idoko warned that sycophants are corrupting national leadership while citizens watch in silence.
Speaking during a special prayer session tagged “A Powerful 2-Day Prayer for Global Peace” at the FWF headquarters in Makurdi, Idoko declared that many of the nation’s leadership problems stem not just from those in office, but from the toxic influence of people around them.
“Sycophants are often the unseen hands misleading our leaders and encouraging decisions that hurt the nation. But the people also share in the blame, we cannot continue to criticise without praying for change, both in our leaders and in ourselves,” she said.
Idoko urged citizens to stop focusing on Nigeria’s shortcomings and instead develop a burden for prayer, saying, “Worry changes nothing. It only gives room for fear, frustration, and manipulation. But prayer can enthrone the fear of God in our national leadership.”
She noted that leadership at every level, from homes to high offices comes with pressure, and the need for divine guidance has never been greater.
“As leaders of even our own families, we struggle. Imagine the weight our national leaders bear. That’s why the Bible commands us to pray for those in authority, not insult them,” she added.
According to her, intercession is an act of love, empathy, and faith that holds the power to transform individuals, families, communities, and nations.
“In the face of uncertainty and crisis, we are called to stand in the gap. When we intercede sincerely, we allow God to work through our prayers to bring healing, restoration, and true transformation,” she said.
Idoko prayed for God to raise more selfless intercessors who will pray not for personal gain but for the peace and prosperity of Nigeria and the nations of the world.
“Our prayers must become a divine channel by bringing comfort, strength, healing, and renewal to our leaders and land,” she concluded.
