Prophecy Fulfilled: Bishop Desmond Osazuwa Amasihohu, Spiritual Leader to Edo Governor, Hailed After Supreme Court Affirms Okpebholo’s Victory

A wave of spiritual vindication swept through Edo State on Thursday as the Supreme Court of Nigeria upheld the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as Governor, bringing to fruition a prophecy declared months earlier by his spiritual leader and revered cleric, Bishop Desmond Osazuwa Amasihohu.

The respected bishop, widely regarded as a prophetic voice and spiritual guide to Governor Okpebholo, had emphatically declared before a packed congregation and national audience that the governor’s mandate was divinely ordained and would be upheld through every legal challenge even up to the apex court.

In a powerful prophetic message delivered earlier this year, Bishop Amasihohu proclaimed:

“Thus says the Lord, Monday Okpebholo is the chosen leader of Edo State. Any attempt to fight him in the courts will amount to fighting the will of God. He will win at every level – even to the Supreme Court – and he shall rule for eight years.”

Despite this clear spiritual warning, Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), proceeded to challenge the election results in court. The case traversed the election tribunal and appellate court, eventually landing at the Supreme Court, where the court dismissed Ighodalo’s petition and declared Okpebholo as the duly elected Governor of Edo State.

The ruling was met with jubilation across APC strongholds, but more notably, among followers of Bishop Amasihohu who viewed the decision as a divine endorsement of their leader’s prophecy.

“The word of the Lord has come to pass. I warned and I advised, but my counsel was ignored. Now the hand of God has prevailed. Governor Monday Okpebholo is not only the governor of Edo State today—he shall serve for eight years as declared by divine authority.”

Bishop Amasihohu, who has served as a spiritual adviser to Governor Okpebholo since the inception of his political journey, has been a prominent figure in both the religious and political circles of Edo State. Known for his bold sermons and accurate prophetic declarations, the bishop is now being hailed by supporters and observers as a “true oracle of God for the land.”

Political commentators have described the court’s decision as a major consolidation of power for the APC in Edo State, while also acknowledging the growing intersection between spiritual authority and political outcomes in the region.

In the days following the judgment, celebrations erupted in various parts of the state, with many APC supporters thanking Bishop Amasihohu for his unwavering spiritual support and guidance to the governor.

An aide to Governor Okpebholo, who spoke under anonymity, revealed that the governor holds Bishop Amasihohu in high esteem, describing him as “his father in the Lord and a pillar of spiritual strength.”

While Governor Okpebholo has remained focused on the task of governance, those close to him say the Supreme Court victory is seen not just as a legal win, but as divine confirmation of his mission to lead Edo State into a new era.

As discussions around the prophecy continue to stir emotions across political and religious platforms, many in Edo State now look to Bishop Desmond Osazuwa Amasihohu not only as a spiritual leader but as a voice whose influence may shape the next chapter of the state’s destiny.