As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, security consultant Dr. Agodi Kanu has urged the Federal Government to ban election-related prophecies, warning that they pose a threat to national security and democratic stability.
Election Prophecies: A Threat to National Security
Speaking in Gombe State on Tuesday, Kanu expressed concern over the growing trend of clerics predicting election outcomes under the guise of prophecy. He argued that these predictions fuel political tensions, create security risks, and undermine the credibility of the electoral process.
“The government must take decisive action to curb these so-called prophecies before they cause serious damage to our democracy and national security,” Kanu stated. “If religious leaders want to be involved in politics, they should drop their religious garments and contest elections instead of misleading people.”
He warned that conflicting election prophecies could incite unrest among followers, as supporters of different clerics might clash over contradictory predictions. This, he said, could lead to post-election violence and destabilization.
Religious Leaders Accused of Manipulation and Extortion
Kanu criticized clerics who claim divine revelations about election outcomes, calling it a distortion of religious teachings. “God is not the author of confusion. If one prophet says Candidate A will win, another says Candidate B will win, and yet another says Candidate C, then whose prophecy is true? How many gods do we have?” he questioned.
He further accused some religious leaders of using election predictions as a tool to manipulate and extort politicians. “Over 90% of these prophecies never come true. Many clerics have turned into ‘pulpit politicians’ instead of focusing on preaching righteousness and guiding their followers spiritually,” he added.
Call for Legislation to Curb Election Prophecies
Kanu called on the government to legislate against such predictions, emphasizing that restricting them would help ensure free and fair elections, reduce electoral violence, and prevent unnecessary political tensions.
With the 2027 elections approaching, his remarks have sparked discussions on the intersection of religion, politics, and national security. Whether the government will take action remains to be seen.
