Woman prays for newborn to become part of Nigeria's embezzlement, causing outrage

The video of a woman praying for a newborn baby to become a governor or senator who embezzles money in Nigeria has caused a stir on the internet. The woman's prayer was caught on camera during the naming ceremony of the newborn baby. 

While some people argued that she was speaking in Yoruba exaggerative expressions, others were of the opinion that she went too far by praying for the child to be involved in corruption. Netizens have shared different opinions about the incident. The video of the incident is currently making rounds on the internet.

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 …

 

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