Prophet Joshua Iginla has issued a stark warning to members of the ruling party, telling them to ensure they are properly protected during political campaigns because they risk being stoned by angry members of the public. The cleric made the remarks in a video posted on his official YouTube channel, advising political figures not to take their safety for granted as they prepare for campaign activities across the country.
Iginla did not mince words in delivering the message. He told ruling party members that their appearances at public events could easily turn hostile and that candidates who ignore the mood of the people do so at their own risk. He urged campaign teams to move with well-equipped security details and even recommended the use of protective gear to guard against physical attacks during rallies and public engagements.
The prophet acknowledged that the candidates in question may still go on to win elections despite the hostility, but he stressed that victory means little if the people seeking it are injured along the way. In his view, the anger simmering among sections of the population is real and should not be dismissed or underestimated by those in power.
Iginla was direct in his delivery, leaving no ambiguity about the nature of the threat he believes exists.
“Carry security along because they will stone you during campaign,” Iginla said.
His comments arrive at a time when political tensions across Nigeria continue to rise. Economic hardship, insecurity, and widespread dissatisfaction with governance have left many Nigerians frustrated with the political class. Campaign events in recent cycles have occasionally turned violent, with crowds expressing their displeasure in ways that go beyond mere heckling. Iginla’s warning taps into that reality and suggests that the situation could worsen as election activities intensify.
The statement also raises a broader question about the relationship between the ruling class and ordinary Nigerians. When a clergyman publicly advises politicians to wear protective gear because citizens may attack them, it speaks to the depth of the disconnect between those in power and the people they claim to represent. It is a sign that the social contract, already strained, may be closer to breaking point than many politicians are willing to admit…..See More
Source: Prophet Joshua Iginla YouTube Channel.
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