I by no means campaigned for any politician – Bishop Oyedepo reacts to purported audio recording of him and Peter Obi

The presiding Bishop of Religion Tabernacle, David Oyedepo, has reacted to a purported audio recording of him and the presidential candidate of the Labour Social gathering, Peter Obi. 

On Saturday, April 1, a purportes audio recording of each males went viral. Within the stated audio recording, a person alleged to be Peter Obi was heard interesting to the Bishop to assist solicit votes from Christians within the South-West.

“Daddy, I would like you to talk to your folks within the South-West and Kwara, the Christians within the South-West and Kwara. This can be a non secular warfare. Like I hold saying: if this works, you folks won\’t ever remorse the assist,” he was heard within the audio

In his response, Oyedepo stated he by no means spoke to any group of individuals, on behalf of any politician. Chatting with members of his church throughout Sunday, April 2 service, Oyedepo stated

“No person had ever instructed me what to say on this world. No. I\’ve by no means campaigned for anyone or converse on anyone’s behalf and I cannot try this until I am going to heaven. There isn\’t any (political) social gathering on this nation that didn’t come to me for prayers and recommendation. I suggested them, some, they didn’t take. Those that selected to take it, they see outcomes; those that stated no, they\’re going about it (laughs). Should you nonetheless come once more, I\’ll nonetheless inform you, it doesn’t change\’\’