Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church in Lagos, has issued a stern warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding his approach to the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The cleric urged the president to exercise caution, stating that his current tactics could intensify public resentment and deepen political tensions.
Warning Against Risky Opposition Tactics
In a statement released by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, and obtained by Legit.ng, Primate Ayodele emphasized that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is engaging in a risky game by confronting the opposition aggressively. He warned that this approach might backfire, leading to further crises for the federal government. Ayodele also alleged that many individuals surrounding Tinubu are driven by self-interest and may not remain loyal during challenging times.
“I must also caution the ruling party. Fighting the opposition is a risky game because of their support, and the Nigerian government will not be able to fight the crisis because those with Tinubu are fake. They are deceiving him. Tinubu must apply caution because the more he fights, the more Nigerians hate him,” Ayodele said.
Opposition Urged to Prepare for More Pressure
The outspoken cleric also called on opposition leaders to brace themselves for intensified political pressure from the APC. He alleged that the ruling party has devised multiple strategies to undermine its opponents, including legal battles designed to distract them. Ayodele specifically warned former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami and former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai not to assume the tension is over.
“Opposition should get prepared for more vices from the ruling party because they will fight them with litigation, so they can lose focus. Malami, El Rufai shouldn’t think it is over till they finish the election. They have several strategies,” he stated.
Political Turbulence Ahead
Primate Ayodele advised President Tinubu to strengthen his political strategy if he intends to continue confronting opposition figures. He predicted that the coming months would be turbulent, with several dramatic events unfolding across the country.
“Tinubu must add more feet to his legs if he wants to fight opposition because they won’t take it easy with him, either. We will start seeing several scenes and dramas coming up in the country. In two months time, we will start seeing them, and it will be very serious,” Ayodele added.
Previous Prophecy on United Opposition
Earlier, Primate Ayodele had stated that only a united opposition could remove President Tinubu in the 2027 elections. He warned that a divided opposition would be unable to democratically unseat the president, noting that Tinubu possesses strong strategies to secure a second term. He criticized opposition politicians for what he described as greed and lack of vision in their pursuit of power.
