“This is a religious war,” Mr Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023, said in a leaked audio published by People Gazette.
Prayers and fasting have dominated the first month of the year as Nigerians seek spiritual rejuvenation.
“Your life continues to be a source of blessing, reflecting dedication, tireless work and commitment to God’s mission,” said Mr Obi.
The disaster rendered hundreds within the state capital homeless and also resulted in huge property loss.
He further urged the congregation to have good conscience and self control concerning the issues of life.
Precious Ifeanyi, a businesswoman married for 13 years, gave birth to sextuplets at the National Hospital, Abuja, on Monday.
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka says he sees no qualms in Peter Obi adulating revered cleric, David Oyedepo, so long as the context is right
In an attempt to defend his principal off the audio leak, Mr Obienyem said the audio conversation was “badly doctored”.
He stressed the need for more investment in human capital development, as it is the most viable and stable stock that any country could ever invest in.
The cleric had in a sermon criticised Buhari’s fight against corruption, in light of the recent arrest of the Accountant-General, Ahmed Idris, for corruption.
