The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has suggested that individuals claiming to receive credit alerts solely through prayer should be scrutinized for possible theft.
In a clip from his interview on the Honest Bunch podcast, released on Sunday, Obi stressed the value of hard work and productivity, adding that God will not bless “someone who is sleeping.”
He said, “God can bless hard work; God can bless productivity; God can bless an industry, but God cannot bless someone who is sleeping.
“Anyone who tells you that he got an alert from praying should be arrested. He has stolen someone’s money. Simple!”
Addressing the controversy surrounding tithing, Obi suggested that charitable works are forms of tithing.
“If you go to the hospital, it’s tithing. If you help poor people, it’s tithing,” he said.
In addition, Obi urged political leaders who prioritise financial gain to reconsider their career path, stating that leadership should focus on serving the people, not on personal gain.
He said, “Being a leader is not a money-making venture. You’re not competing with Dangote. Dangote is a businessman. You should focus on what you were elected for.
“You must choose your lane; if you want to be in government, be in government and serve the people. If you want to be a businessman, go and trade.”
Reports state that Peter Obi stirred mixed reactions among Nigerians with his recent suggestion to transform church vigils into night shifts as a means to boost productivity.