Spiritual leader and founder of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has predicted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 reelection bid could be seriously weakened—not by a single contender, but by a group of three influential Nigerians.
Speaking through a statement issued by his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho, on Sunday, Primate Ayodele said former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi alone does not pose a strong enough challenge to President Tinubu. He insisted that it would take a coalition involving three powerful figures to significantly impact Tinubu’s reelection chances.
“Peter Obi alone cannot weaken President Tinubu’s ambition. Obi alone cannot be President of the country, and the coalition hasn’t gotten the people it needs to weaken President Tinubu’s second-term ambition,” Ayodele stated.
The prophet, widely known for his political prophecies, mentioned that he would reveal the identities of these three individuals at a later time. However, he stressed that their involvement in a serious opposition movement could shift the balance of the 2027 presidential election in Nigeria.
Primate Ayodele acknowledged that Tinubu has performed better than his predecessor in several areas and could achieve more in a second term. Still, he warned that missteps, especially in appointing key figures and managing northern political alliances, could cost Tinubu the election.
“Tinubu has worked more than Buhari and he will do better for his second term if Nigerians allow him to win, but the involvement of three certain people will weaken his victory.”
He advised the president to be careful with political appointments and urged him to ensure he doesn’t surround himself with untrustworthy allies.
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“Tinubu must work on the North very well so that he won’t be betrayed by those whom he believes. If Tinubu doesn’t put the right people in some positions, his victory will be truncated, especially in the North, even though he is ready.”
Although Primate Ayodele did not provide details on the “three steps” Tinubu must take to win, he emphasized that these steps would be crucial to avoiding defeat in the highly anticipated 2027 presidential election in Nigeria.
The prophecy adds another layer of complexity to the unfolding political landscape, where alliances are being discussed and new contenders are emerging. The idea that a trio of Nigerians could pose a significant threat has sparked speculation about who they might be.
With political figures like Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi reportedly exploring coalition efforts, the road to the 2027 presidential election in Nigeria is already gaining momentum. Ayodele’s warning is likely to intensify behind-the-scenes political calculations in both ruling and opposition camps.
As the countdown to 2027 continues, many Nigerians will be watching closely—not only for political maneuvers but also to see whether Primate Ayodele’s prediction becomes reality. His message to Tinubu is simple: your second term is not guaranteed, and the road ahead could be rockier than expected.
