A Lagos-based clergyman, Rev. Michael Fabiyi, has predicted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure re-election in the 2027 presidential election.

Fabiyi, General Overseer of the Celestial Church of Christ Cathedral, made the prediction at the weekend in Lagos, saying he also expected the election to be peaceful and successful.

According to him, Nigeria would benefit if Tinubu returned for a second term, urging politicians across the divide to put aside their differences and work towards the country’s progress.

“The 2027 election in Nigeria will be very successful. In fact, it will be one of the best elections in the country. I did not see any bad occurrence ahead of the election. There won’t be any bloodshed in Nigeria,” Fabiyi said.

He expressed optimism that a Tinubu victory would improve Nigeria’s standing internationally and create greater confidence among foreign investors and business interests.

“If he wins for the second time, Nigeria will be better for it, the country will move forward and the international community will be more willing to do business with Nigeria as the country will return to the good old days,” he said.

Fabiyi also described Tinubu as “a man of God” and “the chosen one”, while commending the President for his handling of the recent Osun State governorship election.

He, however, attached a condition to his prediction of a Tinubu victory.

“Tinubu will win again if he does not die before the election, although I did not see anything happening to him,” he said.

Fabiyi further claimed that he foresaw an attempt by the military to overthrow Tinubu’s government during a second term but predicted that such an attempt would fail.

“I see the military staging a coup in his second time in office but it will not succeed as I have already prayed against it,” he said.

The clergyman urged Tinubu to strengthen his relationship with God and remain prayerful as he leads the country.

He also called on politicians and religious leaders to contribute to national development and promote peace ahead of the 2027 elections.

On the proliferation of churches across Nigeria, Fabiyi said the increasing number of places of worship could be beneficial if religious leaders remained committed to praying for the country and serving humanity.

“We should worship God diligently and show mercy to people,” he said.

Fabiyi urged Christian leaders to unite in prayers for Nigeria’s stability, the success of the country and a peaceful conduct of the 2027 general election.