Pastor Claims God Will Soon Make an Igbo Governor in Lagos State

Aug 1, 2025 | Entertainment, News


  • Rev. E.S Emeka of Throne of Eliyahs International Ministries has stirred controversy with a bold prophecy about Lagos State’s future leadership
  • In a viral sermon, the clergyman claimed God would soon appoint an Igbo man as governor of Lagos
  • His remarks have triggered sharp reactions from Yoruba youths, raising concerns over ethnic and political boundaries

A statement made by Rev. E.S Emeka, Senior Pastor of Throne of Eliyahs International Ministries, has sparked widespread debate on social media after he claimed that God would soon compensate the Igbo people by making an Igbo man the governor of Lagos State.

The clergyman made the remarks during a sermon delivered to his congregation, as captured in a viral video circulating online.

Pastor Claims God Will Soon Make an Igbo Governor in Lagos State
Pastor Claims God Will Soon Make an Igbo Governor in Lagos State. Photo credit: Peeterv/GettyImages
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In the footage, Rev. Emeka stated, “In future and that future is very close. God is going to compensate the Igbos by making a governor of Lagos State an Igbo man.”

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The comment has ignited a wave of backlash, particularly among Yoruba youths on social media platforms.

Many expressed anger and confusion over the pastor’s assertion, questioning why the Igbo community would be concerned with political leadership in Yorubaland.

The video has continued to trend, drawing mixed reactions from across Nigeria’s ethnic and political spectrum.

While some viewed the statement as a prophetic declaration, others interpreted it as a provocative claim that could stoke ethnic tensions.

Rev. Emeka has not issued any further clarification or response to the criticism as of the time of reporting.

Source: Legit.ng





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