Min. Louis Farrakhan was pointed yet reserved as he spoke at a South Side church as part of its Unity Day celebration.
An avid Sen. Barack Obama supporter, Farrakhan said he has purposely stayed below the media radar with regard to the Democratic presidential hopeful.
“They’re trying to bring me into the political spotlight," a healthy looking Farrakhan told the congregation at Life Center Church of God in Christ recently.
He continues to recover from a near-death battle with prostate cancer.
The Nation of Islam leader said that his silence during Obama’s presidential campaign is not due to having nothing to say or speak on.
Obama’s campaign has been dogged by controversy from comments made by his former pastor, Jeremiah Wright of Trinity United Church of Christ, and Rev. Michael Pfleger, pastor of St. Sabina church, but Farrakhan said he is holding his peace.
“I have something to say,” Farrakhan told the congregation.
“I’m going to take on the forces…once Barack is safely ashore,” he said, indicating that he would wait until Obama is in the White House before he makes public comments.
“I’m not gone. Let them use me to hurt my brother. I love that man,” Farrakhan said.
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