Detained Quiboloy kicks off senatorial campaign via video message
Mugshots of arrested televangelist and Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy —PNP photo
MANILA, Philippines — Alleged rapist and now senatorial aspirant Apollo Quiboloy claimed he was called by God the Father to enter the world of politics to provide “direction and development” to the Philippines, alluding to his intent to also run for a higher post in the government, specifically president.
In a recorded video message played during his kick-off campaign at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday, the detained televangelist and self-appointed Son of God said he was called by his father to enter politics.
“Nakita ko na kalooban ng ama na ako ay papasukin sa mundo ng pulitika upang magbigay ng direksyon, ng kaayusan, at magbigay ng development sa bansang ito hanggang ito ay maging first world country na zero ang korapsyon,” he said.
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(It is the will of my father to let me enter the world of politics to bring direction, peace, and development to this country until it becomes a first-world country with zero corruption.)
Article continues after this advertisementLater in his video message, Quiboloy said he is praying that the Philippines have a chief executive like Vice President Sara Duterte who has “visions” like him.
Article continues after this advertisement“Ako ay aalalay sa bagay na ’yan. Kung ako naman ang pagkakalooban ng Diyos sa bagay na ‘yan ay lalo niyong makikita ang mga bagay na inyong hinahanap,” said Quiboloy.
He likewise argued that he’s not a politician but a leader who will bring “blessings, prosperity, stability, and excellence to a strong and peaceful Philippines.”
“Kaya sa proclamation rally na ito, idalangin natin na itong nasa puso at isip ko ay mapagtagumpayan na ako ay maluklok sa kapangyarihang yan na magagawa ko ang gusto kong gawin nang meron akong plataporma bilang senador o kaya presidente,” he said.
(So in this proclamation rally, let us pray that what is in my heart and mind will be overcome so that I will be enthroned in that power where I can do what I want to do when I have a platform as a senator or president.)
At present, Quiboloy is detained at the Philippine National Police Custodial Center in Quezon City after being arrested at the KJC compound in Davao City last September over human trafficking and child abuse charges.
Before his arrest, the alleged rapist repeatedly taunted the authorities by hiding and evading arrest.
