Prophet Elijah Ayodele, founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church in Oke Afa, Lagos, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu that he risks a political outcome akin to former President Goodluck Jonathan's 2015 defeat if he is not careful ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Tuesday, May 19, through his media aide Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele revealed that a significant plot is being orchestrated against the president, adding that political strategy alone may not secure his return.
Prophet Ayodele Warns Tinubu on 2027 Election
Ayodele emphasized that Tinubu's team may believe they are in full control, but the reality is different. He stated that only divine intervention can guarantee victory, saying: "Tinubu must be careful; they will give him the Goodluck Jonathan treatment. It is not about strategy, and if his team think they have it all, that's not the case. It's only God that can help him because a lot of things are going on."
APC Primaries May Weaken Tinubu's Base
Speaking on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries across states, the cleric warned that the outcomes could further weaken the president's support base. He stressed that the party has significant work to do ahead of the next election, adding: "These primaries will further break the president's strongholds. The APC has a lot to do for Tinubu to come back for a second term. It will not be like 2023; things will change."
Ayodele Warns Crisis Could Threaten 2027 Elections
Prophet Ayodele described the upcoming election as potentially turbulent, likening it to the 2015 polls "in another dimension." He warned that electoral and security institutions may struggle to manage the situation, stating: "This election is a replica of 2015 in another dimension. There is a problem; the election is sitting on a time bomb. Even INEC may not be able to handle it, not to mention security. Religion and ethnicity will have a major influence."
Obi Emerges Sole NDC Presidential Aspirant
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has concluded the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential ticket. Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, reportedly emerged as the only aspirant to purchase the forms before the deadline on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Party insiders disclosed that Obi was the sole applicant, placing him in a strong position ahead of the party's selection process. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, recently joined the NDC after leaving the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a move that has attracted attention within Nigeria's evolving political landscape.
Ayodele Predicts Sack of Tinubu's Appointees
Earlier, Primate Ayodele issued a notable warning to Bashir Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and Nwakuche Ndidi, the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). Ayodele cautioned that both presidential appointees could be removed from office if they are not careful, claiming that they have been earmarked for dismissal by President Tinubu before the end of the current administration.
