A throwback video of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has recirculated online, capturing a moment where he shared a personal encounter with the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye.
In the resurfaced footage, President Tinubu revealed that the revered cleric once addressed him as “Abraham” and prophesied that he would become the “father of the nation.”
The Prophetic Encounter at RCCG
Addressing a gathering of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and other faith leaders in Kano State, Tinubu detailed the context of his interaction with Pastor Adeboye. The encounter took place during a landmark family event the ordination of his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as a pastor in the RCCG denomination.
“The day my wife was ordained Pastor in the Redeemed Church, I was there. Pastor Adeboye gave me Abraham. I asked, ‘What is the meaning?’ He said, ‘Watch out, the father of the nation,'” Tinubu shared in the video.
Current Relevance and Public Reactions
The clip has gained renewed traction on social media platforms as Nigerians navigate current socio-economic adjustments, inflation, and security challenges across the country. For some observers, the video highlights Tinubu’s long-standing connection with diverse religious groups, while others view the prophetic title through the lens of his current responsibilities as Nigeria’s leader.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s active role as an ordained RCCG pastor has occasionally served as a point of contact between the presidency and Nigeria’s vast Christian community. As the video continues to trend, it serves as a reminder of the intersection of faith, prophecy, and politics in Nigeria’s leadership landscape.