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The General
Overseer of The Way, The Truth, The Life Tabernacle Church, located at Caaso
area of Alagbado, Lagos State, Reverend George Chukwuma John, has been
described by many as controversial.
His church
believes in doctrine of predestination. John once said in an interview that,
“Cain and Abel were born by two different men.” This means Eve was unfaithful
to Adam.
However in
this present discussion, John said that no matter who wins the forthcoming
elections, it would not change the dire socio-economic, political and security
situation in the country.
According to
him, Nigeria is cursed and needs more than desperate politicians to heal it.
He said: “The
issue is that over 90 percent of politicians going for different positions are
not sincere! They’re there for selfish interest and because of that interest,
they can promise voters anything. My only urge, is that these contesting
politicians should fear God. But even if
anybody wins and comes in as president, it won’t change the situation of Nigeria.
Nigeria is a cursed nation! I’ve said it several times on Television. Ministers
who say they see light coming to Nigeria are lying! There are things that made
God to curse this country. I have mentioned it several times.”
John said
that four things made God to curse Nigeria, adding that God is angry with
Nigeria. “It was because of the four major things that happened in the Nigeria
that made God to curse our country. Nigeria is a blessed country. It would have
been one of the richest nations. Every person would have own a home today.”
He said that
Nigerian leaders were desperate for power and once they attain it, usually looted
the treasury. He opined that many people were ready to kill to become ‘president.’
“When they
do that, how can God be with them? Some of them tell lies and tarnish the names
of other people,” said John
Asked if he
would not vote for a man who could stop Boko Haram and subsequently the
killings, John charged: “Listen let me tell you, if any man says he will quell
Boko Haram, the man should come and tell Nigerians his relationship with Boko
Haram! One, you can’t stop Boko Haram except you know what they’re doing. Boko Haram is a religious issue. If Boko
Haram is fighting against a Christian president and a Muslim takes over and
Boko Haram ceases, then people should ask questions. Is the person behind Boko
Haram? If such a person has a solution to Boko Haram, why doesn’t he stop Boko
Haram before becoming president? Let him bring the initiative, after all, we
are one Nigeria. A good leader should be able to show us how he would work
before stepping to the seat of power.”
Stressing
there could be another major problem if a Muslim takes over as president and
quells Boko Haram, John said: “If Boko Haram stops, the other man’s people may revolt,
and no one should blame them. The circle will continue. It’s a spiritual thing.
God is allowing Satan to manipulate this country because Nigeria is a cursed
nation.”
Questioned
on whether the election would be filled with violence, John said God had not
told him anything about that. He however added: “But I know that because of
Christians, God will intervene. I’m not
supporting anybody; all I’m saying is that anybody who is the president of the country
should be given the maximum support in order to move this country forward.”
Asked what
Nigerians can do to overcome the so called curse on Nigeria, the pastor said it
was a discussion for another day, pointing out, “Before you talk of solution to
a problem, you must first talk about the problems. It’s not something we should
be in a hurry to discuss. We need to know the causes of the curse.”
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