Primate Ayodele Issues Dire Warning on 2027 Nigerian Elections
Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, a prominent Nigerian cleric and founder of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church in Oke Afa, Lagos State, has issued a stark prophecy regarding the country's upcoming 2027 general elections. He warns that if election-related violence is not properly addressed, the polls could be declared inconclusive, potentially triggering a constitutional crisis and hindering the declaration of results.
High-Stakes Election with Significant Challenges
In a prophecy shared on the church's official Facebook page on Tuesday, March 17, Primate Ayodele described the 2027 elections as a critical "make-or-mar election" for Nigeria. While he affirmed that the elections will proceed as scheduled on January 16, 2027, to elect the president, vice president, senators, representatives, governors, and state assembly members, he emphasized that they will face substantial obstacles. The cleric highlighted that the aura surrounding the election date is unfavorable, predicting that the process will be fraught with crises.
Prediction of Political Party Collapse
Primate Ayodele further cautioned that improper management of the 2027 elections could lead to the collapse of three major political parties: the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He stated, "If the 2027 election is not managed properly, it might lead to the end of APC, PDP, and ADC." The religious leader attributed this potential downfall to external forces intent on disrupting the election, viewing it as a do-or-die affair.
Role of INEC and Judiciary in Election Outcome
In related prophecies, Primate Ayodele asserted that the outcome of the 2027 elections will be heavily influenced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigerian judiciary, rather than voters. He claimed that there will be a misinterpretation of the Electoral Act and Nigeria's constitution regarding election conduct, leading to post-election crises, particularly in the presidential race. Ayodele warned, "The judiciary and INEC will pay for the coming election dearly because the electoral commission will face embarrassment and humiliation." He also predicted electoral malpractices, including hacking and internet disruptions, further complicating the process.
Broader Context of Ayodele's Prophecies
This warning follows other recent prophecies by Primate Ayodele, including predictions about the potential removal of presidential appointees such as Bashir Adeniyi, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, and Nwakuche Ndidi, Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service. His statements underscore ongoing concerns about political stability and governance in Nigeria as the nation approaches the 2027 electoral cycle.
