Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential contender, has declared that anyone who claims to receive credit alerts through prayer should be examined for possible theft.
In a clip from his discussion with the Honest Bunch podcast, broadcast on Sunday, Obi stressed the significance of hard labour and production, saying that God cannot 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!”
Speaking on the controversy surrounding tithing, Obi suggested that charitable works are forms of tithing.
In addition, Obi challenged political leaders who prioritise financial gain to reconsider their career path, adding that leadership should be about serving the people rather than 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.”
