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2023 elections will shock ‘powerful’ politicians in Nigeria – Olumba Olumba
….says it’s over for corrupt politicians
As campaigns for 2023 General elections draws near, the Spiritual Leader of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu has declared that no corrupt politician will win the Presidential election in Nigeria.
He also stated that it will no longer be business as usual in Nigeria as 2023 will be a shocker to “powerful” politicians.
Obu made the declaration Wednesday, during a press briefing at the international headquarters of his Organization in Calabar.
He has emphatically maintained that no longer shall corrupt politicians win elections in the country.
His words : “One thing is certain, no corrupt politician will be close to the Presidential staff of office.
“Only those with the fear of God, pure in heart and of a humble spirit will win. A God fearing leader will emerge and lead in the fear of God and humility.
“Corrupt leaders will only waste their time in this election as the door has been shut against them.”
“The forthcoming 2023 election will be very crucial to the world as well as for Nigeria as a nation.”
Again, the Brotherhood leader called on
Nigeria to return to her first National Anthem which promotes unity and downplays tribalism and sentimentalism.
He also emphasised that “The country should revert to Calabar as its capital as well as return to the 12-States administrative structure which has been preordained by God Almighty.”
“The 2023 General Election will produce most shocking development in Nigeria. Many will be taken aback by the 2023 election because something that has never happened in the history of Nigeria will happen, and it will shake the so called powerful politicians of Nigeria,” he said.
Speaking further , he called for unity and cautioned against fear, saying Nigerians should not allow the election stir up conflicts amongst them because has already chosen Nigeria’s next president.
“The Holy Spirit is already in charge of the next year’s election because at the end it shall be in tandem with God’s will.
“The 2023 election is not going to be business as usual, neither will it be about the usual electioneering practices, replete with malpractices, vote buying, corruption and rigging. “
He also maintained that only competent, incorrupt candidate will win the presidential election while calling on leaders to drop tribal sentiments and work in unison as Nigeria belongs to all.
Obu urged leaders of the country to work in synergy, ensuring that the election runs smoothly and fairly devoid of electoral malpractices.
“Nigeria is not only for the majority tribes it is also for the minority tribes. None can and should claim sole ownership of Nigeria as Nigeria belongs to God Almighty.
“Nigeria will soon be the center for world peace and when that time eventually comes, she will be an example for the whole world. She will be seen as an epitome for all nations of the world to copy from,” the BCS leader said.
Gunmen on Thursday night ambushed and beheaded a 30-year-old man, Elisha Abbas Saku, at Riwhie-Chwo in Nzharuvo, Miango District of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred around 10 pm when the gunmen stormed the community, throwing residents into panic and confusion.
A statement issued on Friday by the Irigwe Youth Movement described the killing as a brutal ambush.
The group’s National Publicity Secretary, Joseph Yonkpa, who signed the statement, prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul while calling for divine comfort for the entire Irigwe Nation.
“Yesterday night, 16th April 2026, gunmen ambushed and beheaded Mr. Elisha Abbas Saku, 30 years old, at Riwhie-Chwo, Nzharuvo, Miango District of Bassa LGA, Plateau State,” the report stated. “May his soul rest in peace, and may God comfort the entire Irigwe Nation.”
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for 632,788 candidates who participated in the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), held on Thursday.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, on Friday.
According to the Board, candidates can now access their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to either 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number registered during the examination process.
At this stage, only result viewing is available, as printing of result slips has not yet been enabled.
JAMB emphasised that the UTME exercise is still ongoing, adding that additional batches of results will be released progressively as marking and processing continue.
The Board also issued a stern warning against any attempts to manipulate or falsify results.
It cautioned candidates against altering SMS messages received from its official platforms to misrepresent their scores to others, including parents and guardians.
JAMB Releases Results of 632,788 Candidates from Day One of the 2026 UTME
The results of candidates who sat the 2026 UTME on Thursday, 16 April 2026, have been released and are now available for viewing.
To check their results, candidates should send UTMERESULT via SMS to 55019…
— Fabian Benjamin (@FabianB58246501) April 17, 2026
Describing such actions as a serious criminal offence, JAMB disclosed that it has already taken action against offenders. “Two candidates and one parent are currently in custody for engaging in result falsification using AI and other electronic means,” the statement revealed.
The Board reiterated that anyone found guilty of such misconduct would face the full weight of the law.
JAMB urged candidates to adhere strictly to official channels and maintain integrity throughout the examination process, as it continues efforts to ensure a credible and transparent admissions system in Nigeria.
The Arewa APC Forum, Kano State chapter, has announced the withdrawal of its support for the second-term bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing concerns over governance and leadership direction.
In a statement dated April 17, 2026, the forum said its decision followed “extensive consultations and careful reflection” on the state of affairs at the federal level.
The group stated that it could no longer, “in good conscience,” continue to support the current administration, which it criticised over alleged issues including nepotism, incompetence, and corruption.
“We believe that leadership must inspire confidence, uphold fairness, and demonstrate a sincere commitment to national unity, institutional integrity, and responsible governance,” the statement read.
It added that where such values are persistently undermined, “silence becomes complicity.”
The forum further declared that its confidence in the current political direction has been withdrawn, urging its members to align with this position in future political engagements.
The statement was signed by Sallah Hakilu Kibiya, chairman of the forum in Kano State.
The development signals potential cracks within support structures linked to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly in the northern region, as political alignments begin to shift ahead of the next electoral cycle.
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