Cleric tasks youth against electoral violence

• Published date: 22 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

Arenowned cleric, Prophet Samuel Olu-Alo has cautioned Nigerian youths against allowing themselves to be used as political thugs in the forthcoming general election.

Prophet Olu-Alo who is the planter of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Grace of Mercy Prayer Mountain, said the youths should know that they too can occupy top political positions in the future.

He spoke in Akure, the Ondo State capital, during the ministry's 9th Crusade and empowerment programme for 700 widows and the aged who were presented with food items and cash.

The man of God said: 'Any youth ready to present himself as a political thug will be stabbing his future with a sword. Who told you that you too cannot be governor or Senator in the future?

'Most of these top politicians have their own children and families living here in Nigeria but abroad. Whatever wrong you do today, people will remind you of it when you are seeking a political position tomorrow.

'This is the reason why many don't attain positions today, they are calling for revenge for their past wrong deeds, so don't allow your future to be destroyed by politicians.

'If people can serve me who never went to school, you too can be served. Even if you are an orphan, you can...