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The die is cast, and for stubborn matters like this sudden creation of “Amotekun”, resolving it may well be beyond the grip our forefathers.   This is not an ordinary political contest; neither a handshake below the elbow- it is something akin to a supremacy fight between two powerful groups in the land called Nigeria. Above the surface, the impending fight resembles a rivalry or tussle between two prominent security outfits; but beneath the surface lies a deeper meaning- your interpretation depending on which side of the land you come from-the north or the south. What seemed to have spiked the open declaration for “Amotekun” may actually not be far from the oppressive rule and skewed appointments of the Buhari Administration to favour his ethnic stork. Buhari has not hidden his preference to appoint only people he can “trust”; but the trouble is: he is the President of Nigeria—and not the Northern States! And the Yoruba’s have had enough of this “push around”. Since Presiden...

Acting on the heels of the controversial prophecy of Rev. Mbaka on the exit of Rt.Hon. Emeka Ihedioha and the installation of chief Hope Uzodinma as the new governor of Imo state by the supreme court of Nigeria, the Association of Concerned Nigerian Citizens have come out to dismiss the claim by Rev. Father Mbaka that God told him that   His Excellency Hope Uzodinma will replace Rtd. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha; they also debunked the so-called prophetic prowess of the Reverend as nothing short of brain work and permutations;   Rev Mbaka had during his cross over night service at the Adoration grounds revealed that Emeka Ihedioha would be removed as the governor of Imo which eventually came to pass thanks to the Supreme Court of Nigeria!   But the Association acting at the behest of its Secretary – General, Chief Rufus Edowaiye dismissed the outcome as the result of God’s plan for the people of Imo state.   “For sure Rev Mbaka did not hear from God; God should not be dra...

That, Chief Dan Osi Orbih reign as the Edo state PDP chairman has come to an end is not in doubt.   But the news making the rounds is that he is trying to impose a successor on the Edo state PDP!   ‘’He can’t do that’’ roared Alhaji Abass from Etsako West LGA.   ‘’Dan has no right to impose anyone on us’’, warned Alhaji Abass.   ‘’This is why PDP failed woefully in the past”, stated Alhaji Abass. When the news broke that the outgoing chairman was trying to sneak in Senator Odion Ugbesia through the back door, there was uproar in most part of Edo state; the reason is not far-fetched.   Chief Dan Osi Orbih, according to reports emanating from the State has been fingered as being instrumental to the abysmal failure of PDP in the last general elections. ‘’ they were more interested in sharing money than winning the election’’, charged Chief Reuben Agbamoh.   ‘’they turned themselves into tin- gods and spent more time building mansions thus neglecting their ...

   It is possible many people may not yet have figured out the massive damage that false prophets and others have inflicted on innocent Nigerians. But the truth is, this spectre has become a pandemic so widespread to the extent that some of the active players in this cadre are now emboldened even producing more sophisticated “prophetic gymnastics” and if you like ‘pastoral gimmickry”! Do not be deceived anymore: it is all a façade. Tragically, this spiritual betrayal is leading to depression in many cases. I have been a victim, but mercifully, I have managed to escape- through aggressive prayer counter attack. And now live to tell my story. Let me quickly refer you to the book of Acts of the Apostles, chapter 5 vs. 36 – 37.   To drive butress the existence of predatory “pastors” and “prophets”; A Pharisee named Gamaliel, a famed doctor of law in those days stood up to recall the exploits of one Theudaias (fake prophet) who rose up with many followers and boasted ...