PoliticalNews Nigeria stories that standard Anambra-based cleric, Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, extensively often known as Odumeje, has introduced his intention to run for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027, calling for a shift to younger, digital-minded management as a substitute of what he described as “previous cargoes.”
The controversial pastor made the declaration throughout a sermon on Sunday, a video of which has since gone viral on social media.
Nevertheless, he didn’t reveal the political get together underneath which he plans to contest.
Addressing his congregation, Odumeje criticized Nigeria’s previous and current leaders, stating that their age and lack of imaginative and prescient have hindered the nation’s progress.
“Each previous and current leaders have failed to maneuver Nigeria ahead attributable to their age and lack of imaginative and prescient. The nation wants a vibrant, resilient, and forward-thinking chief like me to usher in actual progress,” he mentioned.
The cleric emphasised the necessity for youthful and modern management, expressing confidence in his means to rework the nation.
He mentioned: “We’d like a younger chief on this nation, and I believe I’m popping out. We’d like a younger chief as a president, a digital chief, not previous cargoes. Am I positive you hear me? I believe I’ll come out, I’ll come out for president.”
He went on to ask his congregation in the event that they have been prepared for his presidency, promising to introduce fashionable infrastructure and digital improvement.
“Are you prepared for me? Odumeje for president? Are you prepared for me? As a result of I do know what you want. I do know what you need. I need to assemble a predominant highway known as Citadel for you. I need to offer you a contemporary life, a digital life,” he mentioned.
Odumeje’s declaration has sparked pleasure amongst his followers, lots of whom have expressed assist for his bid.
Nevertheless, on social media, the announcement has triggered widespread debate, with some Nigerians questioning his political expertise and others praising his boldness in difficult the established order.