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“If You Don’t Vote for Tinubu, You Will Not Make Heaven” — Pastor Declares
A pastor has sparked controversy online after making a politically charged statement linking support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to salvation and entry into heaven.
In a statement that has generated reactions across social media platforms, the cleric reportedly declared: “If You Don’t Vote for Tinubu, You Will Not Make Heaven.”
The comment has drawn attention because of the unusual connection it makes between a voter’s political choice and their religious standing.
The pastor’s declaration has since triggered discussions among Nigerians, with social media users debating the role of religious leaders in political matters and whether statements from the pulpit should be used to influence voters’ choices during elections.
While some may interpret the statement as an expression of the pastor’s personal political preference, others have questioned the appropriateness of presenting support for a particular political candidate as a condition for making heaven.
The controversy also comes amid increasing political activity ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, with politicians, religious figures, civil society groups and supporters of various political parties already seeking to influence public opinion.
The statement, however, remains a subject of intense online discussion, with Nigerians expressing differing views over the intersection of faith, politics and freedom of choice.