{
  "id": 20181853,
  "title": "2027: I will never vote for Igbo man - Prophet Genesis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/2027-i-will-never-vote-for-igbo-man-prophet-genesis",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T13:55:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/15/2027-im-not-bastard-will-never-vote-for-an-igbo-man-prophet-genesis/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe, widely known as Prophet Genesis, is the Founder of Genesis Global Ministry situated in Lagos State. The clergyman has expressed his preference for President Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming presidential election, stating he would not vote for an Igbo candidate while a Yoruba contender is present. This pronouncement came as Prophet Genesis explained his political inclination, claiming his decision was swayed by his Yoruba background. He reiterated that he would consistently back a Yoruba candidate if one were running for presidency. Regardless of potential backlash, Prophet Genesis remains unwavering in his stance. Speaking on his backing for Tinubu, the cleric said, \"I'm supporting Tinubu. You know why? Because if I see another Yoruba person, I will support. That is the only Yoruba person I have seen.\" He further clarified that he wouldn't vote for an Igbo presidential candidate when a Yoruba candidate is available, thus emphasizing his ethnic preference as the primary reason for supporting Tinubu. This stance is expected to provoke reactions and stimulate discussions on ethnic considerations, political loyalty, and national unity leading up to the next presidential election. For more details, see the video at https://twitter.com/Jesuferanmmi/status/2120120550404071758.",
  "summary": "The Founder of Genesis Global Ministry in Lagos State, Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe, popularly known as Prophet Genesis, has declared his support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the forthcoming presidential election, saying he would not vote for an Igbo candidate while a Yoruba contender is on the ballot. The clergyman made the declaration while […] 2027: I will never vote for Igbo man -…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}