By Joe Effiom
The sole spiritual head of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) Leader Olumba Obu stated that as long as the headquarters of the BCS is in Nigeria, the country will remain united, and any efforts to divide it will be unsuccessful.
During a press conference celebrating the 66th anniversary of 8 Eton day, Patriarch Christ Shepherd Amah Williams, a spokesman for the religious group, mentioned a prophecy made in 1969 by Leader Olumba Obu.
He said, “Since 1958, Brotherhood of the Cross and Star has organized numerous peace advocacy programs annually across various states in Nigeria and beyond. In 2014, when it became evident that the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria was at risk of crisis due to rising insecurity, the Leader of the Brotherhood, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, made divine pronouncements and directed His followers to march around the city.
He mentioned that this divine intervention is credited with spiritually thwarting the plans of those who sought to destabilise the Federal Capital Territory, noting that similar advocacy actions has taken place in the South East, South West, and other parts of the nation, bringing peace to these regions.
Amah maintained that the proliferation of wars and conflicts is a manifestation of deeper issues that plague our global society-chief among them, the persistent failure of leadership and the widening chasm of trust between those who govern and those who are governed.
“Leaders must recognise that true power lies not in domination or control, but in the ability to listen, to understand, and to act in the best interests of all.
“The grievances of the people cannot be ignored, nor can the divine mandate to lead with justice, compassion, and integrity. The time has come for leaders to embrace a new paradigm-one that prioritizes dialogue over discord, empathy over ego, and the common good over personal or institutional gain.
“The path forward must be one of reconciliation, humility, and a renewed commitment to the values that bind us together as a global community. Only then can we hope to heal the wounds of division and build a future that reflects the true essence of our shared humanity, he said.
