During one of our 2025 crusade led by Pastor Raymond Duke Haruna of the Latter Glory Assembly in Idah, Kogi State, Nigeria, a song echoed through the atmosphere—a melody that carried more than just music. It was “Adullam,” sung by Sharon Umola Amana, a Nigerian gospel singer and devoted worshipper. As the song played, something stirred within me. The voice was more than sound; it was a divine call, a spiritual trumpet awakening the heavens. Then the Lord spoke: “Look closely—destinies lie in ruins. Adullam shall be the city of Okura if all souls will bow, abandoning idolatry and returning to worship Me.” My spirit trembled at these words. Who was this woman whose voice had activated Adullam in Igala land? It was not just a song; it was prophecy. It was an unveiling, a revelation of a people on the brink of transformation, waiting for their appointed time. Just as David found refuge in Adullam, where broken men became mighty warriors, so too is Okura calling the Igala people to a place of renewal, where a scattered heritage finds its royal identity.
The Igala people have long carried the weight of struggle, seeking recognition, identity, and a place to call their own. The vision of Okura State is not merely a political ambition—it is a spiritual mandate, a prophetic unfolding of divine destiny. It is the rising of a people, the restoration of lost glory, and the fulfillment of an ancient longing. The late Dr. Stephen Achema, a relentless advocate for the creation of Okura State, once declared, “An Igala man deserves his own kingdom, a land he can call home, governed by his own laws.” These words were not just a plea for governance but the heartbeat of a people yearning for their rightful inheritance. The land has waited, the spirits of ancient warriors stir, and the time has come for Okura to rise—not just as a territory but as a destiny reclaimed. The question remains: will the Igala people see beyond politics and recognize the spiritual weight of this moment? Will they embrace the divine calling that Okura represents?
The history of the Igala nation is one of endurance, resilience, and strength. But even the strong must sometimes seek refuge, just as David found sanctuary in the cave of Adullam. His followers were not warriors when they came to him—they were distressed, in debt, broken. But Adullam transformed them into mighty men of valour. So too must the Igala people see Okura as a place of renewal, a land where the weak are strengthened, where the lost are found, where scattered bones rise again. Martin Luther once said, “Everything that is done in the world is done by hope.” Without vision, a people perish. Without unity, a dream remains a shadow. Without faith, a promise remains unfulfilled. Okura is not just about land; it is about destiny. It is about the restoration of a people who have long wandered in the wilderness of uncertainty. The question is not whether Okura will be birthed, but whether the Igala people are ready to embrace what it truly means.
Before every crown, there is a battle. Before every promised land, there is a wilderness. Before every destiny, there is a test. The journey to Okura is not simply about political approval—it is a journey of faith, a test of endurance, and a call to unwavering commitment. Just as David had to prove his kingship before ascending the throne, so must the Igala people prove their readiness before Okura is established. The late Attah of Igala, HRH Ameh Oboni, once prophesied, “A time will come when the sons of Igala will seek a resting place, and the hand of God shall direct them to their own inheritance.” That time is now. The stirring has begun. The movement has started. But prophecy does not fulfill itself; it requires men and women of conviction. Igala sons and daughters, lets us rise. John Wesley once declared, “Give me one hundred men who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God, and I will shake the world.” The future of Okura rests in the hands of those who refuse to sell their birthright, those who stand firm in righteousness, those who see beyond the physical and embrace the spiritual urgency of this moment.
The message is clear: “Adullam shall be the city of Okura if all souls will bow, abandoning idolatry and returning to worship.” Leave that Idolatory in your house and your heart. The land is waiting, but the people must be prepared. There must be a return to righteousness, a breaking of ancestral chains, a surrender to the God of destiny. Prophet TB Joshua once warned, “A nation that fears the Lord shall be established in righteousness, but those who forsake Him shall wander without inheritance.” The Igala people must decide—to persist in the old ways or embrace the new, to cling to traditions that bind or step into the liberty that calls. The kingdom is not for the divided. The inheritance is not for the complacent. The crown is not for the unprepared. The sound of Adullam has gone forth; the question remains—who will rise to answer the call?
Okura is not just a name; it is a rebirth. It is not just a demand; it is a destiny. It is not just a state; it is a prophecy. The warriors are gathering, the trumpets are sounding, and heaven is watching. The journey from reproach to royalty is here. But will the Igala nation heed the call? Will they abandon idolatry and bow in worship? Will they embrace unity and claim their Adullam? The words of Apostle Ayo Babalola resound: “When God gives a vision, He provides the provision.” The provision is in unity, in prayer, in perseverance. Okura is within reach, but it must be fought for. It must be birthed. It must be claimed. This is not just a call to leaders; it is a call to every Igala son and daughter who believes in a greater future. The crown is waiting, but will the people rise? The land is speaking, but will the people answer? The sound of Adullam has been released. Who will rise and walk into Okura?
– Inah Boniface Ocholi writes from Ayah – Igalamela/Odolu LGA, Kogi state.
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