As campaigns for next year’s general elections hots up, a renowned spiritual leader, Olumba Olumba Obu of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star has said it will no longer be business as usual in Nigeria
The spokesman of the spiritual leader, Edet Archibong read Obu’s statement on his behalf at a press briefing in Calabar.
Olumba Obu maintained that corrupt politicians will no longer win elections in the country.Obu said, “One thing is certain, no corrupt politician will be close to the Presidential staff of office.
“Only those with the fear of God, pure in heart and of a humble spirit will win. A God-fearing leader will emerge and lead in the fear of God and humility.
“Corrupt leaders will only waste their time in this election as the door has been shut against them.”
“The forthcoming 2023 election will be very crucial to the world as well as for Nigeria as a nation.”
The Brotherhood leader again called on Nigerians to return to her first National Anthem which promotes unity and downplays tribalism and sentimentalism.
He also emphasised that “The country should revert to Calabar as its capital as well as return to the 12-States administrative structure which has been preordained by God Almighty.”
According to him, the 2023 General Election will produce the most shocking development in Nigeria.
The religious leader said: “Many will be taken aback by the 2023 election because something that has never happened in the history of Nigeria will happen and it will shake the so-called powerful politicians of Nigeria. ”
He called for unity and cautioned against fear, saying Nigerians should not allow the election to stir up conflicts amongst them.
He assured that “The Holy Spirit is already in charge of the next year’s election because at the end it shall be in tandem with God’s will.”
He further maintained that the forthcoming 2023 election is not going to be business as usual, “neither will it be about the usual electioneering practices, replete will malpractices, vote buying, corruption and rigging. ”
He also maintained that only competent and incorrupt candidates will win the presidential election.
He urged leaders of the country to work in synergy, ensuring that the election runs smoothly and fairly devoid of electoral malpractices.
He called on leaders to drop tribal sentiments and work in unison as Nigeria belongs to all.
“Nigeria is not only for the majority tribes it is also for the minority tribes. None can and should claim sole ownership of Nigeria as Nigeria belongs to God Almighty.
“Nigeria will soon be the centre for world peace and when that time eventually comes, she will be an example for the whole world. She will be seen as an epitome for all nations of the world to copy from.”
