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Prophet Godwin Ikuru, the General Overseer of Foundation of Jehovah High Salvation Ministry, a cleric who predicted President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 presidential election,in this interview, speaks about the unity of Nigeria, peace in the South-East region, among other issues. JOY ANIGBOGU brings the excerpts:
Can you talk about your role in the 2023 general elections?
I’m the only prophet that prophesied and stood by it for two years that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu would become the president of Nigeria. I told the nation that Asiwaju Tinubu’s presidency would bring good opportunities to our nation. I saw our children in the Diaspora coming back home. That means the government would be very good and it’ll solve the problems that past governments weren’t able to solve. One of the signs is the way Tinubu was appointed as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). So he is now the father of all West African countries. That will tell you that God knows what he is doing and that he didn’t make a mistake by choosing him to be the President. What I’m saying to all Nigerians is that this is our time and this is the time that Nigerians would enjoy themselves. I’m congratulating ECOWAS, and my President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
Do you see President Bola Tinubu as an instrument that can unite the whole of West Africa?
I’ve a belief that as he has been appointed as the chairman of ECOWAS, he’ll do well. Responsibilities have been given to him and when you look at our country, you’ll see that we’re not a nation of war. We’re a nation of peace despite what is happening in some states across the country. We know how to handle ourselves. Nigerians know how to call themselves to order. President Tinubu will advise other nations in the region to do what they ought to do. If Tinubu could make Lagos State the attraction of the world, I believe that he’ll add more to the ECOWAS nation through unity and peace to grow the nation.
Do you think Nigeria will reposition herself as the giant of Africa as the country has gone through many challenges over the years?
I saw in a vision that Nigeria was covered, but suddenly, the veil was removed. I saw Nigeria as a big brother to other African countries, and I asked why we do have so many issues in Nigeria. I discovered that Nigeria has gone back to collect what it lost so many years back. Nigeria is the father of Africa. But, over the years, Nigeria behaved like a child. But, God brought out that man that has been the father of democracy to become the chairman of ECOWAS. We should know that Nigeria has been upgraded. Countries such as the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America put us on their black list. Now, rather than having a president, we now have a father, who is well equipped. The President is a vocal person. He is a man of truth. I call him a builder and a master coach. I know he is going to make so many crooked paths to become straight for Nigeria. My prayer is that God should keep him healthy and strengthen him so that he would be able to carry out the responsibilities of being the President of Nigeria and the chairman of ECOWAS.
With some of the policies of President Bola Tinubu, especially the removal of fuel subsidy amongst others, do you see light at the end of the tunnel?
