Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi has called on the security agencies in the country to start arresting individuals who claim they “miraculously” received credit alerts after praying while giving testimonies in churches.
He made the call while featuring on the latest episode of the Honest Bunch Podcast, hosted by popular actor, Nedu.
The former Anambra State Governor, was reacting to questions by the show host on claims by some Nigerians that they suddenly found money in their bank accounts after praying to God.
Speaking on the trend which is now common in many Nigerian churches, Obi insisted that it is theft and not a “miracle” as the testifiers often claim.
He, however, admitted that God can bless handiwork, productivity and industry.
Addressing the controversial subject during the interview, Obi said, “God can bless handiwork, productivity and industry. But he cannot bless someone who is sleeping.
Anybody who says he got alert from praying should be arrested. You have stolen somebody’s money.
Meanwhile, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stated that gender can influence levels of corruption, suggesting that women tend to be less corrupt than men.
Speaking on the Honest Bunch Podcast, Obi attributed this to women’s strong family orientation and a commitment to societal improvement.
Reflecting on his tenure as governor of Anambra State, Obi shared his experience of appointing women to strategic positions within his administration.
He explained that women’s family-centred outlook drives them to make decisions that foster a better society, which he believes can lead to more ethical governance.
Obi said, “Women are less corrupt. They are not as corrupt as men. And because they have families, they are more determined to see things work.
“When I was governor, my Chief of Staff and commissioners for Education and Planning were all women.”