Prophetic Warning: Primate Ayodele Advises APC on Defections Ahead of 2027 Election
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the founder and head of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church in Oke Afa, Lagos State, has issued a strong caution to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) regarding premature celebrations of party defections in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections. In a statement released on Friday, March 13, 2026, and communicated through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the cleric warned that defectors could potentially destroy the ruling party due to their pursuit of separate agendas.
Defectors Labeled as a Waste of Time
Primate Ayodele described those switching parties as a "waste of time," arguing that their actions demonstrate an inability to strengthen their new political home. He urged APC leaders to hold off on any celebrations until after the election, emphasizing that many lessons are yet to be learned. The cleric stated, "Many people decamping to the APC are just wasting their time; it just shows they are not capable of making their party better. They are the ones who will cause problems in the party. The APC shouldn’t rejoice till after the election because the presidential election will teach a lot of lessons."
2027 Election Not Decided by Defections
Furthermore, Primate Ayodele predicted that the 2027 election outcomes would not be determined by the number of defections. He highlighted that some decampees are likely to fail in their respective states, indicating that the political landscape will not follow usual patterns. He added, "Some of the decampees will fail in their states, lessons will be learnt because it is not going to be a usual thing. The 2027 election would not be won by the number of decampees."
Potential Jonathan-Kwankwaso Ticket Could Unsettle APC
In a notable prediction, Primate Ayodele suggested that a ticket featuring former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso could pose a significant challenge to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC. This scenario is linked to the rising influence of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which has become a platform for opposition leaders aiming to challenge Tinubu's re-election bid. Key figures in this coalition include:
- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar
- Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai
- Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi
- Former Senate President David Mark
- Former media aide Lauretta Onochie
- Senator Ireti Kingibe
- Former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola
Primate Ayodele explained in a video posted on his church's official Facebook page, "I am seeing the Jonathan and Kwankwaso ticket. That will step Atiku down. Let us wait and see. If Kwankwaso should go to ADC, it is going to be Jonathan, Kwankwaso on that ticket, and it is going to give APC, Tinubu a very tough time. It is not going to be an easy election, because these people will have foreign boost, foreign support."
Background on Primate Ayodele's Prophecies
Primate Elijah Ayodele is widely recognized for his frequent prophecies on Nigerian politics and social issues. In related predictions, he has previously stated that former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has slim chances of winning the 2027 presidential election, citing the limitations of his supporter movement. The cleric's warnings come amid a reshaped political landscape, with the ADC gaining traction as a potential unified opposition force against the APC.
As the 2027 elections approach, Primate Ayodele's insights highlight the complexities of party defections and the unpredictable nature of Nigerian politics, urging caution and strategic foresight from all involved parties.
