The outgoing governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha says despite his current political travails, he will become the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the nearest future.

Okorocha, who made his conviction public on Sunday during his valedictory thanksgiving service at the Government House Chapel in Owerri said the seizure of his Certificate of Return as the Imo West Senator-elect was only strengthening him for the exalted seat in Aso Rock.

He maintained that the wishes of his political adversaries would not come to pass, adding that the elite hated him because he decided to approach the affairs of the state differently.

While describing himself as the most criticized politician in Nigeria, Okorocha said that all the ploys by his political enemies to stop him from going to the Senate will fail.

His words: “I tell you, I am the most criticized person in Nigeria today. I don’t know why the entire elite hate me with cruelty. My Senate ambition is still a battle. More than 30 people have joined the suit to fight me. All these, I will overcome.

“They are only preparing me for the glory ahead. Mark it, I will be president of Nigeria. I said this on this altar so that the kingdom of God will rise against those fighting to stop me.

“Also, those who think they will put me in prison will go to prison before me. They don’t want me to be at the National Assembly but I will be there. I know I am the last man standing but I will not give up.”