Popular Anambra-based cleric, Prophet Chukwuemeka Odumeje, has alleged that Nigerians publicly defending President Bola Tinubu and his administration have been “bribed.”
In a video making the rounds on social media, the outspoken cleric criticised the President’s recent comments on hunger, accusing political office holders of putting personal and family interests ahead of the welfare of Nigerians.
According to Odumeje:
“Anyone you see singing praises for the current government is doing so because that person has been bribed. You are there to manage our resources, not your personal business or your family’s business. These resources belong to every Nigerian citizen.”
Reacting to Tinubu’s statement that “there’s hunger before I was born,” Odumeje also took a swipe at governors and senators defending the President, alleging they were acting out of self-interest.
“In 2027, we shall decide if it’s you, governor or senator, whose family owns Nigeria, or whether all of us own Nigeria. We are no longer boys; we are fathers.”
The cleric further questioned the Federal Government’s continued borrowing, insisting that leaders must be accountable for every loan secured on behalf of the country.
“The money you borrow, you borrow in all our names. So you must account for it, because that debt falls on our heads, and on the future of all our children.”
The comments have generated mixed reactions across social media, with supporters and critics expressing differing views on his remarks.
Reactions
Ogunsola Idris Abolore:
“There’s a difference between a man of God and the one who drink tea with God.”
Agwam Kea Adams:
“See him head like wetin be this.”
Sylvanus Ubong-Abasi Ekpo:
“Bribed by who exactly??”
Heart Anthony:
“Odumeje is now talking, truth can only set you free.”
Yusuf Onusagba II:
“Are you sure he called it bribed or blibed.”
Sam Micheal:
“An average Yoruba man would support Tinubu without being bribed but just naturally stupeed and tribalism sake.”
Emmanuel Oluwatoyin:
“Just like that political priest was singing Obi lyrics.”
Akinsola Akinbode:
“Arindin leleyi jaree,he is just looking for attention.”
Elechi Sylvanus:
“Okay, l have been bribed because l will vote Tinubu 2027. I love you Jagaban.”
Emmanuel Eze:
“simple and straight.”
Alex Suleiman Momoh:
“😂😂😂😂😂😂 not that some of us support him cos we brought this to ourselves we need to learn from it in other not to do same mistake.”
Bev’s skin glow:
“Day 13 of being present till you visit my page 🤭🙈.”
Precious Unfiltered:
“Loud it!!!”
Sarah Taiwo:
“Confirm 💯.”