In a startling revelation that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria's political landscape, prominent cleric Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has declared that former Anambra State governor Peter Obi will not become Nigeria's president in the 2027 general elections.
The Prophetic Warning
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church made this prediction in a video statement released on Sunday, November 16, where he comprehensively dismissed Obi's presidential ambitions. Primate Ayodele stated unequivocally that the Labour Party stalwart stands no chance of occupying Aso Rock in 2027, describing his chances as "very slim" despite the ongoing political realignments.
This prophetic intervention comes at a crucial moment in Nigeria's opposition politics, following the formal adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the unified platform to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid. Peter Obi had publicly reaffirmed his support for this coalition strategy just before the cleric's damning prediction.
Collapse of Obidients Movement Predicted
Beyond the presidential prophecy, Primate Ayodele delivered an equally devastating forecast for the Obidients movement - the passionate support base that propelled Peter Obi to unprecedented electoral performance in the 2023 elections. The clergyman foresees the complete collapse of this political movement, stating they will "crash" and cease to exist in their current form.
"The so-called Obidients of Obi, I see that they will crash. There won't be nothing like Obidients," Ayodele declared in his characteristic blunt manner. He went further to suggest that internal issues would plague the movement, noting that "Obidients would begin to expose themselves" due to what he described as "some fraudulent things in Obidients."
Political Context and Previous Warnings
This isn't the first time Peter Obi's presidential ambitions have faced public skepticism from influential voices. The prophecy aligns with earlier comments from media entrepreneur Dele Momodu, who last month asserted that Obi cannot defeat President Tinubu without significant opposition unity and strategic playing of "ethnic and religious cards."
Momodu, a former Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, had argued that the ruling All Progressives Congress has consolidated power effectively, making it nearly impossible for any southern candidate, including Obi or former President Goodluck Jonathan, to mount a successful challenge independently.
Primate Ayodele's track record of political prophecies adds weight to his latest predictions. The cleric had previously warned the APC about their new national chairman, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, claiming he lacks what it takes to deliver victory for the party in 2027 without strong supporting structures.
As Nigeria's political landscape continues to evolve toward the 2027 elections, these prophecies and analyses provide crucial insights into the challenges facing opposition unity and the formidable obstacles confronting Peter Obi's renewed presidential bid.
