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Prophecy Is Not Popular Opinion: Clarifying the Ministry and Mandate of Primate Ayodele
In recent months, a number of commentaries have surfaced across blogs and news platforms questioning the prophetic credibility of Primate Elijah Ayodele. Some pose provocative titles like, “Primate Ayodele: A Priest or Political Analyst?” Others go as far as listing what they claim are “failed prophecies,” casting doubt on the authenticity of his spiritual insight and office.
This response seeks to bring clarity to those accusations and provide context for understanding prophetic messages, especially in an age where spiritual insight is frequently judged by public opinion rather than scriptural and historical precedence.
Prophets and Politics Are Not Mutually Exclusive
To begin, it’s worth noting that in Scripture, prophets routinely engaged with the political systems of their time. Isaiah advised kings. Jeremiah delivered warnings to governments. Daniel prophesied in royal courts. Elijah confronted political authorities directly.
In that light, Primate Ayodele’s engagement with national and global affairs is not political analysis in the conventional sense. It is consistent with the biblical role of a prophet, offering divine insight into societal, governmental, and spiritual dynamics. Speaking on political issues does not disqualify a prophet; it often confirms their assignment.
Prophecy Is Not a Prediction Game
Many of the criticisms surrounding Primate Ayodele’s words reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of what prophecy is.
Prophecy is not a bet, a prediction, or a fixed forecast. It is a divine message, sometimes conditional, often time sensitive, and frequently misunderstood. In the Bible, Jonah’s prophecy of Nineveh’s destruction did not come to pass, not because he was wrong, but because the people repented and God showed mercy. That pattern recurs throughout Scripture.
Thus, what some label as “failed prophecies” are in many cases warnings intended to provoke change, or insights subject to response or spiritual variables.
Setting the Record Straight: Eight Claims and Their Context
- The U.S. Election and Kamala Harris
A widely circulated claim suggests that Primate Ayodele said Kamala Harris would win the 2024 U.S. presidential election, and that this has proven false because of Trump’s perceived momentum.
The actual prophecy, as recorded in Daily Post Nigeria (September 29, 2024) and The Eagle Online (October 2024), stated:
“If the election were held today, Donald Trump would lose.”
“Kamala Harris has all it takes to win, but she must work very hard. If she relaxes, she will be cheated out of victory.”
“Trump will be a disaster if he wins, and if he loses, he will instigate protests.”
“She must work very well because Trump has last-minute strategy that can give him victory but if Kamala Harris works on these states,
“Trump will fail.”
The prophet advised Harris to put all her strength together because the election would be tough and victory chances would be very slim.
“God is angry with Trump. He must seek divine mercy to avoid judgment.”
These are not declarations of final outcomes. They are conditional prophecies to both parties, tied to the current state of spiritual and political dynamics at the time they were given. Nowhere did the prophet declare Harris as the confirmed winner or Trump as a guaranteed loser.
- Liverpool vs. Luton Town Match
Another claim was that Primate Ayodele gave a “failed prophecy” about a football match between Liverpool and Luton, saying Liverpool would win.
What was missed is that the prophecy was never intended for gamblers or sports bettors. It was a spiritual warning that inspired Luton to adjust and fight back, just as biblical warnings often led cities to change course and avoid judgment. In that context, the result doesn’t invalidate the message. It highlights its intended purpose: to prompt a response, which Luton management did.
- Boko Haram Bombing in the South-West
Some ask why a prophecy about Boko Haram bombing the South-West hasn’t materialized. The misunderstanding here is again rooted in the nature of prophecy.
Warnings are not desires. The prophecy was a call for prayer and preparedness, and if nothing happened, that is cause for gratitude, not ridicule.
Scriptural examples show this pattern repeatedly:
Jonah warned Nineveh; they repented, and destruction was withheld.
Amos saw visions of disaster; after intercession, God said, “This will not happen.”
The absence of calamity is not a failed prophecy; it is often the evidence of effective warning.
- Goodluck Jonathan and 2019
Critics have accused Primate Ayodele of saying that former President Goodluck Jonathan would remain in office until 2019.
What he actually said in The Nation (February 16, 2015) was: “God told me that Jonathan will be the last president the PDP will produce before 2015 election.”
“He (Jonathan) will not win, but he will be the last president PDP will produce.”
That word came before the 2015 election and was fulfilled exactly: Jonathan lost, and no PDP candidate has since won the presidency.
This reflects a principle in biblical prophecy: God speaks progressively. New instruction may replace earlier revelation based on unfolding conditions or divine mercy.
- Jega and the 2015 Elections
Another supposed “failed prophecy” relates to Professor Attahiru Jega, former INEC chairman. It was claimed that Primate Ayodele said Jega would fail.
The record shows something different. The prophet warned that Jega did not have the ultimate solution to election rigging. And that has been proven correct:
Controversial allocation of new polling units in the North
Election day irregularities in states like Anambra and Ondo
Continued reports of vote buying and manipulation under Jega’s tenure
The prophecy wasn’t an attack on Jega as a person, but a warning that systemic issues would persist, and they did.
- APC Lagos and Akinwunmi Ambode
Critics also referenced a prophecy concerning Akinwunmi Ambode and the fading glory of Lagos APC.
The prophecy warned that the manner of Ambode’s emergence would trigger internal crises and diminish party strength. That’s exactly what unfolded:
Ambode was removed after one term
The party has since faced internal division, flawed primaries, and declining public confidence
Winning elections doesn’t always equal political health. The prophecy was about spiritual and structural weakening, not just ballot results.
- Ebola Return in Nigeria
There was also a warning in 2014 about a possible Ebola resurgence. It was not a prediction of doom but a call for prayer and vigilance:
“Nigerians should pray against the recurrence of Ebola… I see fresh cases unless the health sector intensifies its effort.”
The warning didn’t materialize and that’s a good thing. Just like Amos interceded in Amos 7 and God held back disaster, the prophecy did what it was meant to do: provoke action and avert crisis, the main question to the blogger is, was it a wish of yours for the pandemic to had occur ?
- Buhari’s Anti-Corruption Campaign
Lastly, Primate Ayodele was accused of undermining President Buhari’s anti-corruption efforts.
What he actually said was:
“If Buhari proceeds to probe past administrations, it would cause internal friction. Corruption will fight back, indict people close to him, and ultimately frustrate his efforts.”
That prophecy played out:
Selective prosecutions focused on opposition
Key figures within Buhari’s circle avoided scrutiny
The EFCC had many arrests, yet Nigeria remained low in global anti-corruption rankings
The system resisted change from within, exactly as warned.
Final Thoughts: Let Time and Truth Speak
Throughout history, prophets have been misunderstood and their messages taken out of context. What we are seeing with Primate Ayodele is no different. In a world dominated by instant opinion and headlines, it’s easy to dismiss prophecy when it doesn’t fit expectations.
But prophecy doesn’t exist to win popularity, it exists to reveal the mind of God, call people to awareness, and provoke change. Whether a prophecy is fulfilled or averted, both can validate the voice that spoke it. Prophecy existed ever before your blog exist, which could definitely be brought down any time, but prophecies would always exist even after your 10th generations to come, pass on as well, there would also remain critics like you and the people you mean to brainwash, there was in the past, there is presently (you and your fans) there always will be ( generations like you who act WOKE )
Time has vindicated many of Primate Ayodele’s warnings. And time will continue to separate sensationalism from true spiritual insight.
Let those with spiritual understanding discern beyond the noise.
By Adetola Olowu, Niger
Some months ago, the United States of America designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) due to the alleged incessant killings of Christians in several parts of the country.
The U.S. government frowned at the killings, claiming that the country is being ruled by Muslims, and vowed that there would be boots on the ground to protect Christians who are allegedly being killed daily by Islamic extremists.
While this highlights a serious issue, it also points to the fact that the country suffers from a gross lack of religious tolerance. When the U.S. made these allegations against Muslims, clerics from the other religion corroborated the statements, alleging that there are plans to Islamize Nigeria.
In many parts of the country, Muslims and Christians are seen as opposing sides, whereas in reality, they worship the same God but in different ways and traditions. Nigeria now appears to be a country where both religions cannot tolerate each other; they openly criticize one another and often incite their members against each other.
Amid this situation, a popular Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has gracefully offered himself as a bridge-builder between Christians and Muslims. He has taken it upon himself to ensure that religious tolerance is embraced in the country and to give Nigeria a better global outlook.
Primate Ayodele has long associated with Muslims. Many often wonder about the God they call upon in his church because it is common to see Muslims wearing hijabs attending his church services without any form of discrimination. He has attended Ramadan lectures where he preached, and he has openly identified with Islamic clerics on several occasions. During the Ramadan period, he is known for always sharing food with the Muslim community, and when the fasting ends, he goes further by giving out chickens, bags of rice, cash gifts, and other items to dedicated Muslims. This has been happening for decades.
When the U.S. government accused Nigeria of allowing Christian genocide, Primate Ayodele, despite being a prominent Christian cleric, dismissed the allegation. He clarified that Christians are not the only ones affected by the attacks, as Muslims are also victims. He told President Donald Trump that instead of being described as Christian genocide, it should be framed as religious genocide since both religions are targets of the attacks.
As expected, Primate Ayodele faced backlash for his clarification, with many calling him different names. However, he did not back down; rather, he continued preaching against the narrative of Christian genocide.
As if that was not enough, Primate Ayodele went further to build a mosque—a development that is extremely rare. As a pastor, even going near a mosque is often viewed by some as controversial, yet Primate Ayodele was willing to be called different names just to fill the gap of religious tolerance in Nigeria.
When he announced plans to build the mosque, many predicted that members of his church would leave him. Some said he was not called by God, while others claimed he was merely seeking attention. Some even alleged that the devil was using him. However, he completed the mosque within a few months, and as we speak, it has been commissioned and has begun operations.
While doing all these, parts of the Christian community expressed strong grievances toward the prophet because of what many people had grown up believing about both religions. Several prominent figures in both Christian and Islamic communities have passed down misconceptions about religion to younger generations. Seeing someone do what had never been done before understandably raised eyebrows. However, Primate Ayodele was never deterred; instead, he continued preaching the need for religious tolerance in Nigeria.
Interestingly, it appears that the efforts of Primate Ayodele in promoting religious tolerance have begun to influence others. Just weeks after he built a mosque, a notable Celestial prophet was seen in Mecca observing pilgrimage. Also, over the weekend, a Nigerian politician who is a devout Muslim hosted a Ramadan lecture and invited a prophet to speak to the audience.
In recognition of his efforts in promoting religious tolerance in the country, the Arewa Gamji Emirate Royal Council from Kaduna awarded Primate Ayodele the Wambai Gamji title yesterday at his Lagos church—another indication that the message of religious tolerance is gradually gaining acceptance.
More recognitions are expected to follow, but Primate Ayodele did not do all these for recognition. He acted after receiving what he described as divine instructions from God, with the sole aim of uniting Christians and Muslims in Nigeria and beyond. With this, many others are expected to follow suit, all thanks to Primate Ayodele, who has become a pacesetter for religious tolerance in Nigeria.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Monday said that it recorded a fire outbreak at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
FAAN stated that, though no fatality has been recorded, its team of firefighters was on the ground to contain the fire.
“The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) wishes to inform the public of a fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
“Our firefighting team is currently responding and working to contain the situation. No loss of life has been recorded.
This unfortunate incident is coming two months after Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, warned Nigerian airports to be careful of fire incidents. He made the warning in his prophecies for 2026, which were released on December 20, 2025.
This can be found on Page 30 of the prophecy book, where the renowned prophet was talking about the aviation sector.
These were his words:
“AIRPORTS IN THE WORLD: I foresee some Airports will be shut down because of power and internet service failures. Let us pray fervently so that no Airport will be attacked. Let us rebuke fire outbreaks, bombing and emergency llandingsof aircraft in our Airports. I foresee a plane crash in the world. Fire will force some aeroplanes to be grounded.”
Since the beginning of the year, several prophecies of Primate Ayodele, which he shared about the new year, have come to pass. Even in the aviation sector, there was a near-crash experience that happened with Arik Air just a few weeks ago.
The aircraft was seen with a blown engine while making an emergency landing in Benin. There was a video evidence of the Nigerian prophet, Primate Ayodele, warning Nigerian airlines to pray against such a serious occurrence.
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How Primate Ayodele Warned Channels TV To Pray Against Accident Of Crew Members In 2026 Prophecies
A cameraman with Channels Television, Kani Ben, has died from spinal cord injuries he sustained in a ghastly road accident in Bauchi State.
Ben passed away at about 4:00 a.m. on Sunday at Modular Theatre Complex of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBU-TH), Bauchi, where he had been receiving treatment.
He was among 13 journalists from various media organisations involved in the crash while covering the commissioning of projects by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) in the state.
During the presentation of his 2026 prophecies in December 2025, Primate Ayodele had warned some media organizations against death of their staff members. He specially spoke about Channels TV and asked the media organization to pray against anyone among their crew getting involved in any form of accident.
These were his words
“CHANNELS TV: The spirit of God says the ChannelsTV should be watchful so that none of their crew will be attacked or be involved in an accident or shall be charged to court.” (PG 126).
Likewise, in an earlier prophecy in July, Primate Ayodele asked some television stations to pray for their reporters and cameraman regarding protection.
“AIT, Channels and Arise TV should be prayerful for protection for their staffs especially the reporters and cameramen.”
These two prophecies have been fulfilled with the unfortunate incident that involved the Channels TV Cameraman.
This isn’t to celebrate the death of the promising young man but to call on relevant authorities to always listen to divine instructions and warnings. There are a lot of things that can be avoided if people listen, but sadly, many of these things happen despite warning against them ahead of time, all because people choose to ignore the words of a prophet.
Primate Ayodele himself has said that he doesn’t feel good when his prophecies come to pass; rather, his saddest days are when his prophetic warnings get fulfilled, and this is why he doesn’t celebratethe fulfilment of prophecies. Many of these can be avoided; all people need to do is listen.
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