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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2023: Do Not Expect Any Miracle At the Supreme Court Anene Nwachukwu

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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2023: Do Not Expect Any Miracle At the Supreme Court Anene Nwachukwu

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2023: Do Not Expect Any Miracle At the Supreme Court Anene Nwachukwu

 

 

 

Rhema Deliverance Missions annual convention is always heralded with huge anticipation and 2023 convention is not an exception, with the theme Behold I Give Unto You Power, it promises to be one to be talked about in many months to come with the huge expectations of reign of power, healing, restoration and deliverance. Dr. Anene Nwachukwu, the General Overseer in this interview with Dave Agwazim discussed salient nation issues, expectations at the convention and so much more.
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The Presidential Election Petition passed their judgment affirming President Bola Ahmed Tinubu winner of the election eliciting mixed reactions across the country, as one of the clergies prophesied pre 2023 general election, whats your reaction to this judgment?

 

 

 

 

 

Well, as a Nigerian, we have accepted the verdict of the Court, but that Presidential Election Tribunal is not the final court of the land. The contestants, thats Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar have rejected the judgment, and they have promised to head to Supreme Court. I believe that they have taken the right step because until you get to the final court and the final court rules against an issue, then you accept the judgment, but as far as that Appeal Court is not a final Court, they still have the right to appeal.
We Nigerians, we received the judgment with mixed reactions knowing fully well that during the election, we participated fully and the process that led to the declaration is clear in totality. As some of the issues raised in that Tribunal were not addressed, Nigerians are not satisfied with certain issues raised, especially in the area of violence, and method of results declaration. INEC promised Nigerians that theyre going to electronically transmit the results into their server, that was the reason why government spent billions of naira to procure BVAS and if the government knew that theyre not going to use the BVAS, why do we spend such humongous amount and the Tribunal is telling us that INEC has the right to declare results without BVAS?
We would not have spent such money on that failed project as such amount of money could have lifted our economy. However, as a Christian, the Bible says we should obey those in authority, and since INEC has declared Tinubu the winner, we will all support his Government, unless if God proves otherwise, so we received the judgment with mixed reactions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sir, as the Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi and his PDP counterpart Atiku Abubakar have approached the Supreme Court, do you see them spiritually, reclaiming the mandate or upturning the decisions of the Tribunal?

 

 

 

 

 

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2023: Do Not Expect Any Miracle At the Supreme Court Anene Nwachukwu

 

Well, since the matter is in Court, I dont want to take a decision since I am not the Chief Judge of the Federation, neither am I one of the Judges, but I believe that there won’t be difference from what we saw at the Appeal Court happening, as a Man of God, our duty is to pray for our Leaders that they do things right. Before the judgment of Appeal Court, I said it that there is nothing changing, I made it openly, I said it categorically. It is not because I am in support of the way the election went, but we have to abide by the laws of the land. The Bible charges us to be obedient to authorities and laws. I am a law-abiding citizen, if you look at my office, youll see Tinubus portrait and that Sanwoolu hanging. We were part of the election here, we saw what happened, but since they have been declared, we have to support them.

Just a few weeks ago Sir, the President marked his 1st 100 Days in office, how can you appraise his administration so far?
Personally, I dont believe in 100 Days in Office, I hate it with passion, somebody is elected to work for the people, whether youre 100 Days or 1 Year, you should be able to deliver democratic dividends to Nigerians, there is nothing to celebrate in 100 Days in office. What we are expecting is, let there be reduction in fuel price, let there be reduction in dollar exchange rates, let there be reduction in food prices in the market, let our mothers buy foodstuffs cheaper and cook for their families.
Nigerians are really suffering. As a Pastor, on the 1st Friday of the month of September I shared 300 bags of rice and 200 cartons of Indomie here in the church. The kind of fights I saw people engage in over 10kg of rice was unprecedented. I went by the side and started weeping, I was not weeping because I am happy, I wept because even people we thought are rich or okay so to say, well dressed were fighting over 10kg of rice. I said to myself, 1st Friday of October, during our Convention, I will increase it to 500 bags and also implore members to donate to it for us to have even more to give out because the rate of hunger in the land is alarming.
If you go to so many Churches, youll see that for people to transport a few children to church is not easy. If you go to church with about seven children, youll spend up to N10,000 on transportation which many families cannot afford attending church services like they used to do in the past due to the untold hardship in the land and rising transportation cost. It is affecting so many things, children are no longer going to churches today, because transport doesnt come less for them. Many parents leave their children at home on Sundays, and the level of crime rate will increase, at least we teach them moralities in the church, which is helping many of them to reduce involvement in crime and other social vices.

The way things are going now, I dont know, there seems to be no solution in sight, dollar is hitting above N1,000, and everything in the market is skyrocketing, whats the hope for the poor man?
The same market where politicians go to is the same market where the poorest of the poor goes too. And, you see, somebody that has up to 8 children for example, with all them in schools, their school fees, their feeding money, and taking care of them in a week, you know what it is. Feeding 8 people three times a day, you know how much you will spend in a week, so government should alleviate the sufferings of the people, the purpose of government is to affect people positively, shouldering citizens needs, making the citizens comfortable and feeling proud that theyre Nigerians.
Today, everyone is finding a way to travel outside the country for greener pastures, people believe the economy has nosedived, nothing is working out, but we are still praying that God will see us through.

 

The rising hardship can be related to the removal of Petroleum subsidy and since the government is not going back on it, what do you think, in your analysis that the government should do at this point to ameliorate the astronomic rate of hardship and poverty in the land?
There are things Government can do for the citizens, I am not against removal of subsidy, but it would have been done in a very gradual process, not suddenly. Before you remove subsidy, at least you get people palliatives on time, you increase workers salary, you increase food production, you reduce the rate of dollar. These are the necessary things to be put in place. And, when you look at the condition of our country today, you will agree with me that there is no solution in sight.
Look at the level of poverty in the land, people are doing all sorts of things to meet up, and to feed their families. I think that what I would have advised is that Government should have put up some precautionary measures to alleviate the sufferings of the masses. The masses are suffering. One of the ways to alleviate the sufferings of the masses is to ensure steady power supply at a reduced tariff, theres ongoing debate that electricity tariff has increased, what for? When you removed subsidy, it is like giving somebody food and giving him nail as toothpick, it doesnt work. Giving us steady power supply at low tariff is one way to help the people. People can use the light to barb, to cook, I mean the artisans can function perfectly with steady affordable electicity.

Sir, finally on the state of the nation, recently, Federal Government released N500billion palliatives to each States, do you think thats a right call? Do you think these palliatives given to the Governors will get to the masses?
I am totally against it 100%. We are enriching the Governors, the Governors will give it to their Commissioners, and the Commissioners will give it to their cronies and family members. The people that the palliatives were meant for in particular will not get it. Politicians will share it house by house among their colleagues and political party members. If Government wants to do such a thing, they would have used it the way it will affect the masses. Reduce electricity tariff with that money. There are so many places we will plug the palliative fund, that it will affect people directly. Food production, reduce the price of fertilizers, reduce the price of rice in the market, reduce the price of beans and garri, at least, we will take our palliatives from there.

Sir, Rhema 2023 Convention comes up in a few days, can you talk about it?
Our 2023 Convention is coming from October 4th to 8th, and the theme says Behold, I Give Unto You Power. It is time to remind believers that God has endowed us with the power and the gift to manifest. He says these signs shall follow them that believe, and they shall cast out demons”. He has given you power, fortified you. He says they shall tread upon snakes and scorpions, many types of things, and nothing by any means shall hurt them. God has given us power to make wealth, Deuteronomy 8:18 But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swear unto thy fathers, as it is this day, power to subdue our enemies and power to make impact. So, we want to remind every believer that God created man in His own image, and He given them dominion, power over every creation. So we need to exercise our authorities, by letting people know they are not created to be under certain influences and powers, but created to be in charge, fruitful, multiply, and replenish the earth. So that is the theme of Our Convention.

What are the expectations of Rhemites?
The expectations is that the sick will be healed, the barren will conceive, the jobless will get job, after our prayer, the attackers destinies will stop. We are going to pray for every Family here, that nobody will end 2023 in crisis.

Your last word for Nigerians and followers of Oracle TV?
I believe in Nigeria, I believe that we have no other country except this one, and I believe that whosoever that has ears, let him hear, Nigeria will bounce back again; Nigeria will still be respected amongst communities of the World, thats my advice. Let us remain steadfast, play our part in nation building and pray for God to endow our leaders with requisite wisdom to build this nation up.

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Tunde Olaogun Honoured as Tayese of Oluwo: A Celebration of Dedication and Service

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It is with great excitement and humility that socialite-turned-politician Tunde Olaogun announced his conferment as the Tayese of Oluwo, Iju-Ogundimu, Lagos. Speaking during a recent chat with The Message International, Olaogun described the prestigious traditional title as a testament to his unwavering commitment and contributions to the development of the community.

According to sources, the traditional council recognized Olaogun’s relentless efforts and selfless service, deeming him worthy of this esteemed honor. The conferment ceremony, a grand cultural celebration, is scheduled for April 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria. Although the exact date is yet to be confirmed, the event is expected to draw dignitaries, family, friends, and well-wishers from far and wide.

Expressing his gratitude, Olaogun pledged to continue serving the community with humility and dedication. “I feel deeply honoured and sincerely appreciative for this prestigious title. I see it as a challenge to be even more involved in the development of our community,” he said.

The forthcoming ceremony will undoubtedly be a landmark occasion, symbolizing not just a personal milestone for Olaogun but also a proud moment for the entire Iju-Ogundimu community.

Tunde Olaogun Honoured as Tayese of Oluwo: A Celebration of Dedication and Service

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Social Media Erupts as Tochi Claims Most Women Would Ditch Marriage for N100M

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BBNaija’s Tochi Sparks Controversy with Bold Claim on Women and Financial Independence

By Femi Oyewale

 

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Former Big Brother Naija star, Tochi, has set social media ablaze with his provocative claim about the impact of financial empowerment on marriages. Taking to his Instagram story, Tochi suggested that many women remain in their marriages primarily due to financial dependence.

“If you give 100 married women N100 million each to go establish themselves, in two weeks, 95 will leave their marriage,” Tochi wrote, igniting a heated online debate.

Social Media Erupts as Tochi Claims Most Women Would Ditch Marriage for N100M

A Controversial Statement That Went Viral

Tochi’s assertion quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions from netizens. Some supported his viewpoint, arguing that financial constraints force many women to endure unhappy marriages. Others, however, countered that marriage is built on more than just financial stability and that love, commitment, and companionship play significant roles.

A social media user @verapatrick commented, “I think what he is trying to say is that most married women are treated so bad that if they have financial freedom, they would rather be single.”

Another user, @edafe_vanvic, added: “A lot of meaning to that sentence. It also means that 95 percent of women are in marriages for survival purposes. They are just in it to make someone else responsible for their financial lives 😂. If they finally become financially independent, they will no longer find marriage interesting 🤨 because, to them, the man would have nothing else to offer them 😂.”

Tochi’s comments have sparked broader conversations about the dynamics of financial dependence in relationships. While some argue that financial empowerment can help women make independent choices about their happiness, others believe that marriage should be based on love and mutual respect, not just financial security.

The former reality TV star has not yet responded to the backlash, but his post has certainly ignited discussions on gender roles, financial independence, and the true foundations of a lasting marriage.

As opinions continue to pour in, Tochi’s statement has once again highlighted the ongoing societal debate about money, marriage, and gender dynamics. Whether one agrees or disagrees, one thing is certain – the conversation is far from over.

 

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AY Makun Slams AI Deepfake Scandal: ‘Stop Tearing People Down!’”

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AY Makun Slams AI Deepfake Scandal: ‘Stop Tearing People Down!’”

 

Popular comedian and actor AY Makun has strongly reacted to a manipulated Artificial Intelligence (AI) video falsely depicting him kissing businesswoman May Edochie.

 

The controversy erupted after May Edochie was spotted traveling in business class with AY Makun en route to the highly anticipated UK premiere of The Waiter, set to hit theaters on January 31, 2025. Shortly after their travel photos surfaced, an AI-generated video of them allegedly sharing a kiss began circulating online, fueling wild speculations.

Addressing the scandal, AY took to social media to denounce the fake video and called out online trolls for their relentless smear campaigns. He expressed frustration over repeated attempts to tarnish his reputation and sabotage his working relationships, referencing a past controversy where reality star Alex Unusual was also falsely linked to him.

In his passionate statement, AY urged social media users to redirect their creativity toward constructive efforts rather than fueling baseless rumors.

AY’s Full Response:

“Dear Online Innovators, As the future leaders and change-makers of Nigeria, I urge you to channel your immense creative talents toward building a better nation rather than tearing each other down. Nigeria is rich with potential, and your unique skills—be it in art, music, technology, or entrepreneurship—can be pivotal in driving positive change.”

He further lamented the toxic culture of online defamation, questioning why people continue to drive away those who work with him.

“The other time, it was the poor @alex_unusual who is yet to come out of all the lies and narratives meted out on her person for choosing always to support a family who was a major part of her brand growth. Must you all chase away everyone working with me or trying to earn an honest living through me?”

Despite the controversy, AY redirected attention to the real reason for their trip—The Waiter movie premiere. He urged fans to use their talents to promote the film rather than spread misinformation.

With the rise of deepfake technology, AY’s case highlights growing concerns about AI-generated misinformation and its potential to harm reputations. While social media remains divided on the matter, many fans and colleagues have rallied behind the comedian, condemning the false video and calling for responsible digital content creation.

As the drama unfolds, one thing remains clear—AY Makun is not backing down against internet falsehoods.

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