POLITICS Presidency: Prophet Odumeje Predicts Peter Obi's Victory Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 9:48 PM by Jerrywright Ukwu Labour Party's Peter Obi has gotten the support of another popular clergy a few days before the presidential election Prophet Chukwuemeka Odumeje, also known as 'Indabosky', says Obi will emerge as the next president of Nigeria Odumeje, however, called on the electoral commission to ensure that the forthcoming exercise is free and fair PAY ATTENTION: See you at Legit.ng Media Literacy Webinar! Register for free now! Onitsha - Popular prophet Chukwuemeka Odumeje, also known as 'Indabosky', has tipped the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, as the next president of Nigeria. Odumeje predicted while speaking to journalists after a church service at his Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Onitsha, Anambra state. Ads by Peter Obi's campaign has been mostly youth-centered in the days leading up to the election. Photo credit: @PeterObi Source: Twitter Legit.ng's regional reporter in Anambra, Mokwugwo Solomon, noted that Odumeje's prophecy came less than seven days before the presidential election in Nigeria. Odumeje, a musician, said that God opened his eyes to see what would happen on election day and how Nigerians from all walks of life were making merry because of "a new dawn in the country." READ ALSO Atiku, Tinubu or Obi: “Don’t vote candidate because Mosque, Church asked you to,” ex-lawmaker tells Nigerians PAY ATTENTION: Share your outstanding story with our editors! Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! His words: "Peter Obi will succeed Buhari. That is what God revealed to me. Nigerians will be happy because of it. That is what the spirit has told me. "Peter Obi will wipe tears from eyes of Nigerians, and everything will be alright; because, they will forget their past worries. They will be quick to forget about bad leadership; because, Obi will bring good governance." The cleric warned INEC and politicians not to thwart people's aspirations as concerns the presidential election; saying that if such happened, "everybody will go his own way." On the activities of Nigerian youths, who destroy banks because of cash crunch and hardship, Odumeje asked them to sheath their swords and be consoled, because, according to him, very soon, the problem would be over. He, however, blamed the current problem on bad governance and asked Nigerian voters to "harken to the voice of the Lord on February 25." READ ALSO "Igbo leaders against Peter Obi's presidential ambition should be outcasts," Top G5 governor breathes fire Ortom endorses Peter Obi as PDP G-5 governors split few days before election Legit.ng had earlier reported that the G-5 governors in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had endorsed different presidential candidates after failing to collectively agree on who to support. Out of the five governors, only Benue state chief executive, Samuel Ortom, endorsed Obi. The other four governors were split by half into supporting Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress or PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. I'm ready to sacrifice my senatorial ambition for Peter Obi, says Ortom In a related development, Governor Ortom has said he is prepared to sacrifice his senatorial ambition if it ensures the victory of Obi. Ortom, a member of the PDP, is contesting the election in the Benue North-West senatorial district. The Benue governor reiterated his support for Obi while addressing members of the Igbo community in the state on Monday, February 20. Source: Legit.ng Be the first to get hottest news from our Editor-in-Chief SIGN UP THANK YOU! Check your email and confirm your subscription You are already subscribed to our newsletter! Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news TAGS: PETER OBIANAMBRA STATE2023 NIGERIAN ELECTIONS HOT: STEPHEN A SMITH SALARY IS TOM ELLIS GAY ABBY HORNACEK JACELYN REEVES Home Politics POLITICS 2023 Elections: 'Peter Obi Has Disrupted a Two-horse Race,' Says Financial Times Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 9:35 PM by Jerrywright Ukwu Peter Obi's presidential ambition has attracted the attention of various international news media in recent times Like CNN and New York Times, Financial Times has zeroed in on the former governor of Anambra state and his ambition The Economist, a British weekly newspaper, recently endorsed Obi, saying he is the only candidate who offers hope to Nigeria PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! FCT, Abuja - Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication, says Peter Obi has disrupted a traditional two-horse race in Nigeria's democratic journey. The British daily business newspaper described the Labour Party presidential candidate as a relative political newcomer who has electrified young voters in the country. Peter Obi is popular among young voters in Nigeria.Photo credit: @PeterObi Source: Twitter The international media outfit also stated that Obi has rattled his rivals and made the outcome of the forthcoming presidential election much more complicated to predict. READ ALSO BREAKING: Fear grips Atiku as 5 opposition parties endorse Tinubu in powerful PDP gov's state Part of the report read: PAY ATTENTION: Subscribe to Digital Talk newsletter to receive must-know business stories and succeed BIG! “In the first round of voting on February 25, Obi, 61, will take on two more seasoned politicians with much deeper pockets and the backing of well-greased party machines. “Bola Tinubu, 70, a former governor of Lagos and political kingpin running for the ruling All Progressives Congress party, is considered the man to beat. Atiku Abubakar, 76, a former vice president, is making his sixth run for president as a candidate for the People's Democratic party. “A few months ago, most Nigerians assumed the contest was between these two wealthy septuagenarians, a depressing prospect for many in a country where the median age is 18. “By contrast, Obi, a businessman and former governor with a carefully crafted reputation for shunning the accoutrements of power, is something new.” READ ALSO 2023 presidency: Ex-Kano governor backs Atiku for victory, gives reason The report noted that the severe challenge by Obi, the first third-party candidate to make a dent during a campaign, means a run-off for the first time in Nigeria is possible. 2023 elections: Ohanaeze Ndigbo reiterates support for Peter Obi On its part, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has slammed its women's wing for endorsing Atiku ahead of the election. Vanguard reports that Ohanaeze's support and endorsement for Obi stands untouchable. The organisation's national publicity secretary, Dr Alex Ogbonnia, said the support for Obi is sacrosanct. 2023 elections: "Peter Obi is not the -typical 'African Big Man' leader," CNN says Earlier, the Cable News Network (CNN) described Obi as "not the typical African Big Man" leader. The international news channel based in Atlanta, Georgia, said that Obi is acknowledged as a reliable alternative to the two major candidates in the forthcoming presidential election. READ ALSO 2023 elections: "Peter Obi is not the typical ‘African big man’ leader," CNN says CNN also noted that Obi is famed for his frugal approach and is seen as a 'Mr Clean' of Nigerian politics. 'He is seen as the candidate of the youth' - New York Times reports on Peter Obi Legit.ng had earlier reported that the New York Times described Obi as the candidate of Nigerian youths. In a report published on Saturday, February 18, the newspaper, with 8.6 million paid digital subscribers worldwide, noted that many young people in Nigeria are channelling their anger at the government to support Obi. In an interview with the New York-based newspaper, Obi said that young people invest so much hope in him because the leaders they had known never cared for them or Nigeria. Source: Legit.ng Be the first to get hottest news from our Editor-in-Chief SIGN UP THANK YOU! Check your email and confirm your subscription You are already subscribed to our newsletter! 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