Tribalism and Religion are major germane problems rocking the boat of Nigeria’s development. Many Nigerians do think about their religion and tribe before reacting to issues, private or public.
But The Founder and Prophet in-charge of Celestial Church of Christ, Genesis Global, Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe is a known detribalized Nigerian, Preacher, philanthropist and down-to-earth man of God. He speaks the truth everywhere without minding the consequences.
Few days ago, Prophet Ogundipe declared his personal support for the Presidential Candidate of All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu among the other notable candidates. Some social critics called for his head on Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms.
Meanwhile, the critics did not reveal the full version of the sermon he delivered. He truly declared his personal support for Tinubu but hailed an Igbo member of the church for declaring for Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party. In fact, the founder of Genesis Global gave a special gift to the woman for standing firm with her choice.
For people who do not know Ogundipe, he hailed from a Muslim family and never hide it from the public. He relates well with Muslims, Christians, Hausa, Igbo and other tribes. He is a man of many parts.
Meanwhile, on many occasions; Prophet Oladele berated pastors who are dividing the country along religion line rather than rooting for competent leaders that can lead Nigeria out of its numerous challenges.
Ogundipe registered his displeasure at how some Pastors are looking up and throwing the teachings of the Bible to the trash for the teaching of self-interest, and are in the process causing disunity amongst the same people God wants them to unite.
He said, “According to the Bible, when God created Adam he did not create him a Christian or Muslim he only created him a man. Since both the Christian and Muslim believe in the Adamic creation it is surprising how those who are supposed to be unifying us through the teachings of the Bible are now trying to separate us hiding under Christianity.”
Genesis Global, as he is fondly called, opined that public utterances of most of this supposed spiritual heads reek more of carnality than spirituality it was supposed to be. He was of the belief that reasoning of people in such a position should not only be spiritual but also intellectually sound.
He later cited the fact that rather than make religious pronouncements on issues that can further disintegrate the country the candidates should be asked how the interest and conditions of living of the people will be protected and bettered.
Against the believe that any Christian that supports Tinubu has been paid, Prophet Israel Genesis states “I can say this on the podium anywhere, and I have said it severally in the past and I will never desist but rather continue saying it, No Politicians or Nigerian leaders have ever given me money to voice out, likewise I’m not advocating for Celestial body neither CAN but rather agitating/advocating for the Nigerian Youths because I’m a Nigeria and a vibrant youth prophet of God and I am entitled to my opinion. I’m not bothered if anybody decides to take this piece personal or read it out of context as the fact remains; truth is always bitter.”
A Nigerian and member of his church wrote ;
”A concerned Nigerian Woman, Christian. every human being is a political being and all have and maintain, sustain and free to exercise our fundamental human right.
”My daughter called my attention to this video of My Prophet yesterday on instagram and silence on this is absolutely evil .
”I was in church this day and specifically this SERMON was on unity of all ethnicity!!
”Let me state clearly everyone around me knows I was ready to stick my life for “THE OSIBAJO TICKETS” not because he is A YORUBA but for competence. oh how sad I was!
”My immediate Junior is a die-hard of TINUBU. We maintain mutual respect for our choices!!
”I DON’T HAVE ANYTHING AGAINST TINUBU OTHER THAN HIS AGE !!
”MY RESERVATION FOR PETER OBI IS THE FOLLOWERS AND THE FEAR FOR UNITY OF THIS NATION.
MY OPINION;
This video clearly states “YOU CAN NOT GIVE WHAT YOU DONT Have” directed at the YORUBAs. when a house is divided within itself it can never stand !
Personal , if reincarnation is possible I would love to come back as A YORUBA woman in IGBO soul 
MY Take..My Stance!!!
Two years ago I wrote a proposal to a multinational company, An Igbo woman introduced me , I met another IGBO man who interviewed me four of them actually, there were only two YORUBAs and One was one of the strongest in the company…
The Two Igbos are here on my Facebook till date they are the sweetest beings . They didn’t waste my time in the defence. The only person that cut down my fees and gave me toughest challenge was my YORUBA MD 
An IGBO woman in this video was compensated for Choosing OBI so why misconstrued this stance !
The attacks gives for so much fear
I see a Nation ready to go on fire right before our nose.
From the North to the South to East and West of Nigeria at state level are in Serious insecurity crisis.
A concerned mother. how do I convinced my children to support a group FORCING everyone to silence??
This strategy is very WRONG!
The international bodies are interested in Nigeria and what I see is WAR…IT CANT WORK!!! They won’t watch
WILL 2023 ELECTION HOLD?
ITS A 50/50 chance
I AM A STRONG MEMBER OF THIS COMMISSION BECAUSE PROPHET Israel OLADELE STANDS FOR UNITY and Humanity OF ALL TRIBES…
Many of us Routing for PETER OBI he didn’t object!!! But this???
HE HAS PREACHED THAT SEVERALLY and I Quote
” I HAVE Never SEEN AN IGBO BEGGAR BEFORE, the most industrious the most loyal to themselves regardless!!!”
HIS TRUSTED DRIVER IS IGBO..” BABA IGBO”
NO BIGOTRY
NO PREJUDICE
NO SENTIMENTS
HUMAN RIGHT
No INJUSTICE
….PEACE AND UNITY”
