A political analyst and former presidential aspirant, Dr. John Kennedy Osuala has advised President Muhammadu Buhari Buhari to heed Rev. Fr Ejike Mbaka’s prophecy on his second term bid.
Recall that Rev Fr. Mbaka in his new year message warned President Buhari not to contemplate seeking for a second tenure in 2019.
Osuala said Mbaka’s prophecy should be accorded utmost seriousness as the priest’s utterances carried weight, especially among Roman Catholics in Nigeria.
He told Sun, “We are in a democratic setting and everybody has the right to air his own opinion. What Mbaka said could be his own personal opinion or what he thinks. But you must not forget that when he said that Buhari would win, either by coincidence, chance, luck or predestination, the thing worked out.
“And then his prediction created uproar in the country as at that time. But today, he has come out to say Buhari should not contest, perhaps because there is so much disappointment by this government and based on that he is reacting that way. So Buhari, should just look inwards to see if he should contest or not.
“In 2015, Fr Mbaka’s prediction boosted Buhari’s chances. I want to believe that a lot of people were influenced by what he said in 2015 and I strongly believe that they will still be moved by what Mbaka has said concerning him in 2019 again.”
“Mbaka is a very frank man who is not looking for anybody’s favour. His statements carry some weight especially among Roman Catholic people and you know the numerical strength of the Roman Catholic faithful particularly in the east. So, once he has said that, you should not dismiss it,” he said.
Osuala further urged Buhari to take advantage of the revelation and provide solution to the sufferings of Nigerians under his administration
“I am convinced that Buhari will not be there in 2019. Don’t forget that this man is an oracle of God. Fr Mbaka’s prediction is a challenge for Buhari’s government to perform He has a chance now to right the wrongs. You can see what Nigerians are going through now. The government should come up with palliative measures to ease the sufferings of Nigerians,” Osuala added.
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