2027 Elections: Oyedepo Warns Congregation — Don’t Play the Fool Again
Renowned Nigerian clergyman and founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel), Bishop David Oyedepo, has issued a stern message to Nigerians, especially his congregation, ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging them to vote wisely and reject the temptation of vote-selling. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
Speaking during a recent church service, Bishop Oyedepo questioned the logic behind accepting money to vote, asking if the financial incentives from the 2023 elections still hold any value in today’s economic climate.
“The money they gave you in the last election—I’m sure it’s still there, right? I don’t think any member of this church will play the fool this time,” he remarked.
🛑 A Strong Critique of Tribal Politics and Broken Systems
Bishop Oyedepo expressed deep concern over the erosion of Nigeria’s Federal Character principle, highlighting rising tribal favoritism and religious bias in political leadership.
“Today you have a Muslim-Muslim ticket being propagated, tomorrow Fulani-Fulani, and next, governors hand over power to their own brothers… because the Federal Character has been destroyed.”
His statement is seen as a bold indictment of the current political landscape, reflecting growing dissatisfaction among religious and civic leaders.
💬 Public Reactions: Nigerians Reflect on Past Mistakes
The sermon triggered a wave of emotional responses online, as many Nigerians took to social media to express regret, frustration, and hope for a better 2027.
Here are a few standout reactions:
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@churchill_777:
“Many cannot pay rent. Many drink roots and agbo because they can’t afford medicine… The consequences of bad governance don’t respect tribe or religion.” -
@_bigkhalif:
“Now the beggars on Lagos streets outnumber Almajiri in the North. Tribalism ruined us.” -
@_mrbelieve:
“If you travel out of Nigeria, you’ll weep for this country.” -
@igbalodebanker:
“We’ve made one bad choice already. God deliver us from making another in 2027.”
These reactions echo Oyedepo’s message—the pain of past electoral choices is real, and Nigerians must learn.
🙏 A Call to National Reflection
As Nigeria approaches another pivotal election cycle, Bishop Oyedepo’s message serves as a spiritual and moral wake-up call, urging voters to:
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Resist vote-buying
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Reject tribal and religious manipulation
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Demand accountability from leaders
“Let’s not repeat the mistakes of the past. Bad leadership affects everyone—no tribe or religion is spared,” one commenter noted.
📌 Conclusion
With hardship escalating and political awareness rising, voices like Bishop Oyedepo’s are gaining traction in shaping the narrative for 2027. Whether voters will heed the warnings remains to be seen—but the desire for change is stronger than ever.