In this interview, Prophet Godwin Ikuru, the General Overseer of Foundation of Jehovah High Salvation Ministry, discusses various topics including the unity of Nigeria, peace in the South-East region, and his role in the 2023 general elections. Below are some excerpts from the interview:
Regarding your involvement in the 2023 general elections, can you elaborate?
As the only prophet who consistently prophesied and stood by it for two years, I confidently declared that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu would become the president of Nigeria. I conveyed to the nation that Tinubu’s presidency would bring immense opportunities to our nation. I envisioned our children in the Diaspora returning home, signifying a government that would be highly effective in solving long-standing issues that previous administrations struggled with. One significant indicator was Tinubu’s appointment as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), making him the father of all West African countries. This is a clear testament that God knows what He is doing and did not err in choosing Tinubu as President. I extend my congratulations to ECOWAS and my President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.I believe that President Bola Tinubu, given his appointment as the chairman of ECOWAS, has the potential to serve as a unifying force for the entire West Africa region. He has been entrusted with responsibilities, and when we consider our country, we observe that we are a nation that values peace, despite some challenges in certain states. We possess the ability to handle ourselves and find harmony within our borders. President Tinubu will provide guidance to other nations in the region, encouraging them to fulfill their obligations. If Tinubu could transform Lagos State into a global attraction, I am confident that he will contribute even more to the growth of the ECOWAS nations through unity and peace.In my vision, I witnessed a transformation in Nigeria’s position as a major player on the African continent. Previously, Nigeria was veiled and faced numerous challenges. However, that veil was removed, revealing Nigeria as a prominent big brother to other African countries. I questioned why Nigeria had encountered so many issues, and I realized that the nation was reclaiming what it had lost in previous years. Nigeria is the father of Africa, but it had behaved like a child. Fortunately, God has brought forth a leader who has been a champion of democracy to assume the role of ECOWAS chairman. This signifies an upgrade for Nigeria. Previously, countries such as the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America had placed Nigeria on their blacklists. Now, instead of merely having a president, we have a capable father at the helm. The President is known for his outspokenness and commitment to truth. I regard him as a builder and a master coach. I am confident that he will rectify many of Nigeria’s longstanding issues. My prayer is for God to preserve his health and strengthen him so that he can fulfill his responsibilities as the President of Nigeria and the chairman of ECOWAS.
Regarding President Bola Tinubu’s policies, including the removal of fuel subsidy and others, I believe that there is hope for a positive outcome. While the tunnel may seem daunting, I see a glimmer of light ahead. It is through these transformative policies that Nigeria can pave the way for progress and prosperity.
I told the nation then that President Bola Tinubu would win. I think Mr. President should call a unity conference. He had achieved victory already. The people of the South-East should put the elections behind them and see the whole thing as the work of God. Tinubu presidency has come to stay m
What of the Monday sit-at-home directive in the South-East that has caused a lot of economic losses to the region, how would you react to that?
The issue of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is technical. He has insulted and disrespected this nation. Releasing him is not the issue now. I believe that the sit-at-home directive is a personal thing. It wasn’t imposed by the government. Every Monday, they call a sit-at-home in the South-East. It is just one man calling it. I’m hoping that the President would look at that area and do something about it.
What is your message to IPOB on the issue?
As a prophet, I want to say that the sit-at-home directive is a demonic affliction in Igboland. It is a demonic directive against the progress of Igboland and a fight against the Igboland. What was the cause of the sit-at-home? It’s because they wanted Biafra and that has not come. Biafra cannot come with hate, fight, destruction or killing. It can only come with understanding. If God says there would be Biafra, it would come. I totally condemn sit-at-home and I say no to the order. Every Monday, markets, schools and banks are shut down in all South-Eastern states. Who is behind the order of sit-at-home? I, the Prophetic hero of democracy, say no to it and that the Igboland is declared free of the sit-at-home.
What do you think the leaders can do to end this?
Members of the Ohaneze Ndigbo are afraid of attacks by unknown gunmen. Now, it’ll be from spiritual warfare to physical warfare. Whosoever that stands to say there is sit-at-home, God will remove the person. There shall be peace in Igboland. Sit-at-home is over from today.
Do you think that the South-Easterners are right about their agitations as they believe that it is their turn to produce the President and they feel that they’ve the least number of states in the country amongst other issues bothering on marginalisation?
You cannot force the government to do anything and I know that loyalty is power. You’ve to play political loyalty. They played their role in the 2023 presidential election as they wanted Mr. Peter Obi to win. God displayed his intelligence and grace towards the election. The issue of who would be the Senate President also occurred. They were saying that someone from the South-East should be the Senate President. But Senator Godswill Akpabio was the first person to step out. Do you now want to destroy someone who invested his strength, money, efforts and ability into the whole thing? You cannot destroy that kind of person. I just want to advise the South Easterners to be obedient and work with the right team. They worked with the teams that lost. Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is a winning team. We’re still part of the Niger Delta. We’re all brothers. Even the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has said that he is for everybody. So, the Easterners should not feel that they’re out. We’re all together. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima said that his Chief Protocol Officer is from Anambra State. He picked an Igbo man to work with him.
What is your advice to Mr. Peter Obi and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as they are both in court challenging the victory of President Bola Tinubu?
My advice for them is spiritual advice and it is that they should step out of the court and resolve the issues amicably. Some people wouldn’t understand now, but they would later. Someone like Mr. Peter Obi still has opportunities. He hasn’t insulted Mr. President. He’s only talking about his mandate. At this time, he can still come back and drop the whole thing. He can do like former President Goodluck Jonathan, who went on twitter and congratulated former President Muhammadu Buhari before he became president in 2015. That hour, there was so much tension, but immediately Jonathan twitted, the tension came down. So, it would be better for Mr. Peter Obi to do that rather than wait till he loses in court because I see him losing the case.
