Nigerian cleric David Ibiyeomie has urged citizens to take leadership selection more seriously ahead of future elections, stressing the importance of choosing visionary and development-oriented leaders.
In a recent public address, he warned that Nigeria’s economic challenges could deepen if voters continue to make what he described as poor political choices. He pointed to the steady decline of the naira in recent years, noting that the country’s financial situation reflects the consequences of leadership decisions and policy direction.
The cleric encouraged Nigerians to move beyond party loyalty and instead evaluate candidates based on their track records, ideas, and long-term plans for national development. He also criticized politicians who frequently change political parties for personal advantage, arguing that such behavior reflects a lack of ideology and commitment to public service.
He further condemned election practices driven by financial inducement, describing transactional politics as harmful to democratic growth. According to him, voters should resist being influenced by money and instead make decisions based on principle and national interest.
Reiterating his stance, he clarified that his comments were not politically motivated, but stemmed from his role as a religious leader concerned about the country’s future. He maintained that leadership choices should be guided by integrity, accountability, and what he referred to as moral and spiritual direction rather than material gain.
His words in part …
“Naira was 100 and something 7 years ago. Now it’s 610. If you make mistake it will be 2000. Vote someone who has a vision for this country. Not all this parties you are calling they’ve all failed. Look for somebody with a vision. Otherwise you’ll come back to tell me we’re regretting.
Once this party doesn’t favour them, they jump to another party. When they don’t give them appointment there they say they’re resigning and join another party. They jump like pr0st*!tut*£s from here to there.
You can’t influence me at my age. Which money will you give me that will influence me? I know who I will vote. I will just pray and pray and ask God who will deliver this country? And when God shows me I’ll vote him.
If you collect money you are Esau. Esau sold his birthright for a morsel of meal. The money they shared to you before where e dey.
When you share money to the hands of few, the man with vision turns the life of everyone. I’m not campaigning, I don’t have any party.
I’m a preacher, but I must tell you the truth…”
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