Dr. Samuel Kanu-Uche, the Methodist Church of Nigeria's retiring prelate, appealed to God not to let whoever would bring Nigeria to ruin and additional misery become president in 2023.
Speaking at the Methodist Church Conference 2022 in Benue State, which also featured Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate, Uche declared that the church is not backing any particular candidate.
God, you are aware of each of the many candidates running for president. Although we as the Church are endorsing your candidacy, we are not endorsing anyone in particular. Observe your candidate develop. We utilise your son Peter Obi as a point of contact to ensure that none of the candidates will ever be struck by an enemy bullet.
“Whoever will lead Nigeria to destruction or more suffering will never win. But whoever will win and take care of Nigerians will win.
“Having come to our Church, we bless this your servant (Peter Obi). May your favour continue with him in the name of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.