A video making the rounds on social media has shown former Super Eagles defender Taribo West praying fervently for presidential hopeful Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The former Super Eagles defender, who is now a pastor, was seen at an event in honor of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, praying for his success ahead of the 2023 elections.
The chieftain who recently turned 70 paid special attention to the Super Eagles Star while the prayer was ongoing.
West, a UEFA cup champion with Inter Milan, became a pastor after his footballing days.
Below are how Nigerians are reacting to the video.
Aadenine02: “Make him Sha no make prediction. We’ve not forgotten the last one he made on American election.”
Sultty: “Celebrities should steer clear of politicians pre-2023 o. Cos if by chance he becomes president and become evil like bubu, I will find them and give them a piece of my mind.”
LeoDeking: “Celebrities are Nigerians and hold the right to support their choice candidates. This is democracy, everyone has a franchise. Stop mistaking it for ipob sit at home where no one has opinion different from that of lamidi kwanu.”
JosephXavier: “This pattern don cast. Na since 2015 e cast,when all those man of God dupe president Goodluck Jonathan in the name of prophesy and prayers.”
Treasure17: “It’s the season of dinning with the devil at the expense of their redemption.”
This article was originally published on Nigeria News