Apprehension has followed the bombshell by popular cleric Apostle Joshua Selman, the founder of Koinonia, who recently shared a prophetic word that has spread rapidly across Nigerian social media. In a video clip that went viral on September 27 and 28, 2026, he said:

“I don’t usually do this but I am seeing people gather to bury a high-ranking politician in this nation. His time is up. I am seeing him going. The reason why we announce this is so that God will comfort the family and prepare their hearts but there’s nothing that can be done. It’s time, it’s over. This is not to impress anyone, I don’t have that time.”

Selman did not name the politician or give any further details about when the event might occur. He presented the statement as something unusual for him to share publicly, framing it mainly as a way for the affected family to be prepared and comforted rather than as a public drama.

The clip was widely circulated on X and quickly drew tens of thousands of views, likes, and comments. News platforms also picked it up within hours. Online reactions have been intense and largely political. Many users openly expressed the hope that the prophecy referred to President Bola Tinubu, with comments such as “God please let it be Tinubu” appearing frequently. Others took a more general view, saying every politician should take the message as a warning to reflect on their lives and legacies. Some people questioned the lack of specific names or dates, describing the prophecy as too vague to be meaningfully tested. Supporters of the current government pushed back against the speculation, while a number of voices simply noted that death comes to everyone regardless of rank or office.

The discussion has remained lively on X and other platforms, with the video continuing to be shared and debated as people wait to see whether any high-ranking political figure’s death will later be linked to the word. (Largely based on a Nairaland report)