Insecurity: Singer Adeyinka Alaseyori Faces Backlash Over Prayer Calls

Gospel singer Adeyinka Alaseyori has faced backlash for calling on Nigerians to intensify prayers for the country as concerns grow over insecurity and the abduction of children in parts of the nation.

Speaking on the security situation in an Instagram live on Monday, the gospel singer said efforts are being made by the government and security agencies to address the challenges confronting the country, stressing that spiritual support through prayer remains crucial.

Alaseyori noted that security operations do not always produce immediate results, explaining that there are instances where operatives deployed to track criminals may encounter difficulties in locating them.

According to her, such situations underscore the importance of seeking divine intervention alongside ongoing security measures.

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“We need to pray. You can’t say the President and our armed forces are not working, they’re working. They might have sent security agents to the forest and something will just cover their eyes and won’t allow them see the terrorist, that’s where prayers come in,” she said.

Following the circulation of her video online, the remarks quickly sparked widespread reactions across social media platforms.

Many Nigerians criticised the statement, contending that victims of kidnapping and their families are seeking urgent, concrete action from authorities rather than appeals for prayer alone.

An X user @Hotmediavibes, while reacting to the call said: “Prayers only can’t tackle insecurities at the moment.”

@ermarc2000, on his part wrote: “Prayers don’t make nations great, it is people and excellent leaders that does that. Show us one nation that was built through Prayers? Prayers didn’t build China or Israel, hard work did. So stop all these Prayers things and work.”

While advising the singer, @amaloversclub, said: “Focus on your singing. Let the prayer warriors focus on their prayers. And Let the government do what they are elected for.”