- Minister David Umahi has stirred reactions after asking Nigerians to pray for President Tinubu’s reelection, saying the president means well for the country.
- His statement triggered criticism online, with many Nigerians arguing that prayer should not replace accountability and improved governance.
Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has sparked reactions online after urging Nigerians to pray for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking during a recent appearance, Umahi stated that President Tinubu means well for Nigerians and deserves prayers and support.
According to him:
“We need to pray for the president, we need to pray for his reelection because Tinubu means well for Nigerians”
His statement quickly triggered criticism and debate across social media, with many Nigerians questioning the government’s performance on insecurity, economy, and living conditions.
Reacting to the minister’s comment, Dr Ken🩺🚑🚒⚕️ wrote:
“Nah prayer go solve insecurity ,
Abi the prayer will bring back the beheaded teacher
For 3 years nothing changed positively and you said we should reinforce failure”
Another user, De JOKER, commented:
“If Umahi was not benefiting from this government, would he have said this? Ebonyi People have decided to vote BAT out in 2027. We try another candidate”
Francis Emmanuel Nwankwo reacted angrily, saying:
“May the good lord forever continue to punish you both now and forever.
Amen”
IYOHA ENOMA WILSON criticized the use of religion in politics, writing:
“All we keep hearing is pray pray pray. Religion has taken the place of accountability and responsibility. They know and they are using it as a tool as always.”
XOXO9 also reacted:
“There should be sure punishment for these set of fools that their policies nearly destroyed the country”
Timo lee❤️🦅 mocked the situation, saying:
“The president talk say make we pray for bandits yesterday, today this one talk say make we pray for the president himself. True true this country nah joke 😂☹️”
Another user, AmonRae, commented:
“He means well but he doesn’t do well, it’s not the thoughts that count it’s the deeds”
Thompz reacted with an aggressive statement criticizing politicians, while Obi wrote:
“Just imagine the kind of people I share the country with🤦🏽♂️🙆🏽♂️😳”
Dennison also commented:
“Ogun I donate this one to you
If Tinubu is doing Nigerians well, let this man see good things but if otherwise, let’s him have a taste of it too”
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