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Apostle Johnson Suleman Declares Support for Peter Obi, Says “No Sitting on the Fence“
Nigerian televangelist and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has publicly declared his support for Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying he and members of his family, pastors and people close to him would back the former Anambra State governor.
Suleman made the declaration in a viral video that has continued to attract attention across social media, where he spoke about his position on the forthcoming political contest and urged his audience to understand that he had made a clear choice.
Speaking emphatically in the video, the cleric said, “No sitting on the fence… Me, My family, my pastors, those who loves me are voting for Peter Obi. He is the only politician who has not joined hands in destroying the country.“
The statement represents a direct expression of political support from the prominent televangelist, who commands a substantial following both within Nigeria and among Nigerians and other audiences abroad.
Suleman’s declaration comes as political activities and public discussions surrounding the 2027 presidential election continue to intensify, with politicians, civil society voices, religious figures and other public personalities increasingly expressing their views on the direction of the country.
Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, remains a prominent figure in Nigeria’s political discourse. His political movement has continued to attract supporters who identify with his emphasis on governance, accountability, economic management and institutional reform.
In his latest remarks, Suleman framed his support for Obi as a personal and collective decision involving members of his immediate circle, while also expressing his view that Obi stands apart from other politicians in relation to the country’s current challenges.
The cleric’s comments have consequently generated renewed conversations online, particularly among supporters and critics of Obi, as Nigerians continue to debate the records, policies and political positions of the various contenders and political movements ahead of 2027.
With the political atmosphere already beginning to gather momentum, public endorsements from influential personalities such as Suleman are likely to remain part of the broader national conversation as Nigerians assess the candidates and issues that will shape the next presidential election.