During a newborn baby’s naming ceremony, a woman causes a stir by praying for the child to be one of Nigeria’s future leaders who will embezzle money.
A viral video captured the moment prayers during a naming ceremony took an unexpected turn.
In the video, a female anchor is seen praying for the child and emphasizing the importance of the child becoming a governor. She went on to say that making money through embezzlement is one of her wishes for the newborn child.
In her words, “Akorede, I put this biro in your hand; amongst those that will use a pen to steal the money of Nigeria, your name will be there. If this baby become a governor or senator, it’s not an abomination.”
See reactions from netizens below …
Ajokeakanbi_ wrote: “There is something called exaggerative expression in Yoruba language and most times if you’re not careful it can get you into trouble , she should have ended it at “you shall become governor” no need of the embezzlement, khai 💔.”
Ebbys_cake_n_wow noted: “I don’t know what everyone is thinking 😂….She’s obviously speaking towards education…she used the biro as an example.”
Lil_sammy_ opined: “Actually she’s praying! No be say she dey swear for the pikin she’s saying “is not an abomination if this child turns governor in the future” but the issue is which one be say make the child embezzle money 😂😂😂 omo mehn las las who no go embezzle.”
Watch the video below …
Outrage as a woman prays for her newborn baby to be among those who steal money in Nigeria (Video)
