By Ishaya Ibrahim, News Editor
Former Super Eagles star, Taribo West, now a pastor, has asked God to redeem Nigeria through Bola Tinubu.
Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State, is a contender for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket.
At an event to announce a novelty football match ahead of Tinubu’s 70th birthday, Taribo West created a storm when he prayed in a dramatic way for God to establish Tinubu’s 2023 president movement. Even Tinubu could not stop starring intently at Taribo West during the passionate prayer session.
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According to Taribo West, God should arrest the four corners of Nigeria so that Tinubu’s movement could be established.
West also prayed for the restoration of Nigeria to its rightful place via Tinubu,
Throughout the prayer session, Tinubu kept looking closely at Taribo West.
About Taribo West (culled from Wikipedia)
Taribo West (born 26 March 1974) is a Nigerian pastor and former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is best remembered for his various unusual and colourful hairstyles.
After winning several major trophies with Auxerre in French football, Taribo West went on to play for both Milanese clubs, Internazionale and Milan. He also appeared in the top-level leagues of England and Germany.
At international level, West made 42 caps for Nigeria between 1994 and 2005,] taking part in two World Cups and two African Championships. He also represented Nigeria at the 1996 Olympics, winning a gold medal.