Primate Ayodele's Conditional N1 Million Offer to Gospel Singer Busola Oke Sparks Online Debate
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has made a controversial promise to popular gospel musician Busola Oke, widely known as Eleyele. In a video that has gone viral across social media platforms, the cleric offered the singer a substantial sum of N1 million, but attached a strict condition to his generosity.
The Sunday-Only Condition
Addressing his congregation during a recent church service, Primate Ayodele specifically referenced Busola Oke's public struggles. "What is the name of that one that is crying on the Internet? Busola Eleyele, come on Sunday and I will give you N1 million to support you," the cleric declared in the circulating footage.
The religious leader emphasized that his offer came with a firm deadline: "If you like come, if you like don't come. If you come after Sunday, I will not attend to you. I didn't say you should come and sing for me and I am not using this to impress anybody. I have passed the stage where I will be impressing anyone."
Background of Busola Oke's Public Struggle
This development follows a previous viral moment where Busola Oke was seen crying openly about the declining state of her music career. The gospel singer revealed during that emotional episode that she had reached a point where there was no food in her home, and she felt abandoned by many who had previously supported her.
The singer's public display of hardship had already generated significant attention online, with various reactions from the Nigerian public and entertainment community.
Mixed Reactions from Netizens
The video of Primate Ayodele's conditional offer has triggered widespread discussion across social media platforms, with many users expressing criticism of the cleric's approach.
One social media user commented: "The pride? A clergy man? Oluwa kuu suiru" while another observed: "Hmmm…there are many Godly and dignifying ways to do this."
Other reactions included:
- "You want to bless someone and talk like this its well o."
- "This man needs our prayers…he's not alright fr."
- "I decree and declare in Jesus' mighty name that singer Bukola Eleyele, God whom you are serving and who called you, will send a helper who will not add sorrow or struggle before helping you."
Previous Criticism of Busola Oke
This is not the first time Busola Oke has faced public scrutiny regarding her financial situation. A UK-based Nigerian nurse, Adebimpe Alasoadura, previously criticized the singer after she revealed her struggles while reportedly paying N55,000 daily for hotel accommodation.
The nurse also directed criticism toward Nollywood actress and talk show host Biola Adebayo, accusing her of transforming her YouTube program into what she described as a "platform for begging."
Busola Oke had initially drawn attention with a live video where she spoke candidly about experiencing loneliness, depression, and significant financial hardship within the entertainment industry.
Primate Ayodele's Recent Prophecy Controversy
This incident occurs against the backdrop of Primate Ayodele's recent social media prominence regarding another controversial statement. The cleric previously made waves online with a prophecy suggesting that a sitting president would pass away before the year 2027, though he did not specify which president he was referring to in that prediction.
The conditional N1 million offer to Busola Oke represents the latest chapter in what has become a public discussion about support systems, dignity in assistance, and the intersection of religion with celebrity culture in Nigeria's entertainment landscape.
