The Planter of Grace and Mercy Prayer Mountain, Worldwide, Prophet Sam Olu-Alo, has said that former United States President Donald Trump’s decision to cut foreign aid to most African countries should not be seen as entirely negative.
Speaking on Sunday at Jesus City, Ibeju-Lekki, during a special service marking the end of a 41-day fast, the cleric noted that while the move might seem unsettling, Trump was acting in his country’s best interest.
“It may not be what we want to hear, but he is doing what is best for his nation. African leaders must also rise to do what is best for their own people,” he said.
Prophet Olu-Alo challenged African leaders to look inwards and develop strategies for self-sufficiency, reducing the continent’s reliance on foreign assistance.
Earlier, the cleric, reading from Psalm 25:10, urged Christians to keep God’s commandments, stressing that divine mercy plays a crucial role in human success. “When people lose the mercy of God, failure becomes inevitable,” he said, warning that pride, deceit and ingratitude often block people from receiving mercy.
At a time of economic hardship, Prophet Olu-Alo urged Nigerians to make sacrifices for others, stating that giving without expecting rewards opens doors to divine favour.
Supporting the cleric’s message, Senator Bode Olajumoke, who represented Ondo North from 2007 to 2011, said Nigerians must continue to help one another and their communities.
He described Prophet Olu-Alo as a model of generosity. “He has empowered so many people without seeking anything in return,” he said. The former senator also called on the Bola Tinubu-led administration to take urgent steps to revive the economy, especially for the sake of the less privileged.
Similarly, a long-standing church member, Mrs Remi Odunsi, described Prophet Olu-Alo as a nation-builder who has inspired many through his selfless acts and willingness to speak truth to power.
She encouraged Christians to remain steadfast and committed to hard work.
