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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.
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, is set to unveil the 32nd edition of his annual prophecy book, Warnings to the Nations, in July.In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the cleric expressed gratitude to God for the privilege of publishing another edition of the prophecy book. He described Warnings to the Nations as more than an ordinary publication, saying it is a compilation of God’s mind concerning nations and the world.Primate Ayodele explained that he began publishing the annual prophecy book in 1994 after receiving divine instruction from God, adding that the publication has continued to grow in scope and impact over the past 32 years.Speaking on the contents of the new edition, the prophet revealed that the 32nd edition contains prophetic warnings and messages for nations, presidents, governors, political leaders, and government officials. He added that it also covers several sectors of society, including education, sports, politics, governance, corporate organisations, and individuals, among others.Furthermore, Primate Ayodele stated that more than 22,000 prophecies contained in previous editions have been fulfilled, describing the publication as not merely a literary work but the word of God.”I’m grateful to God that we are still alive and strong in the Lord to compile another edition of Warnings to the Nations. It has been 32 years since we began this assignment, and God has never failed us. May His name be praised forever.”Warnings to the Nations, as many people know, contains God’s mind concerning nations, presidents, governors, political leaders, ministers, individuals, organisations, and many other areas of life. It also covers several sectors, including education, sports, governance, and the corporate world.”It is not just a book or a piece of literature; it is God’s word. I am glad to say that we have recorded over 22,000 fulfilled prophecies from previous editions of Warnings to the Nations. This is a testament to God’s hand upon this publication.”Explaining how the latest edition was compiled, Primate Ayodele disclosed that the process began in March 2026 and involved several months of fasting, prayer, and seclusion to receive divine revelations before documenting them.”It took months of fasting and isolation to receive what God has in mind for His people. This is a deeply spiritual publication that required spiritual preparation from beginning to end.”He also urged those who will receive the prophecy book, especially individuals, organisations, and leaders mentioned in the 32nd edition, to take its contents seriously and heed the warnings contained therein rather than ignore them.
As it has been established in the Holy Bible that nothing happens without God informing his prophets, so has it also been established that virtually nothing serious happens without Primate Elijah Ayodele talking about it before it happens.This is not for self-glorification but to acknowledge the fact that God speaks to Primate Elijah Ayodele every now and then.The bible has also made us understand that a prophet is known when he speaks and it comes to pass; obviously, Primate Ayodele is a typical example of who the biblical prophet is.One of his most recent words that came to pass is the resignation of UK Prime Minister, Kier Starmer, who exited his position a few days ago.Right from the beginning of Kier Starmer’s administration, Primate Ayodele had warned that he would have issues regarding his policies. He stated that forces will influence his government.“The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, should be focused because he will face so many troubles on the NHS, workers, immigration law and the economy. There are lots of things they will want him to do which he won’t be able to do.“Forces will attempt to influence his government and push him to enact some policies; he must be careful of certain decisions that would be detrimental to his government.”https://theeagleonline.com.ng/primate-ayodele-warns-uk-prime-minister-keir-starmer/Also in April 2026, Primate Ayodele stated that he sees the Prime Minister saying bye-bye to his seat.“UK Prime Minister, I see you saying bye-bye to your seat in the next few months” This happened barely two months after his prophecyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@primateayodele/video/7654145483304226068Likewise, A bomb explosion caused panic on Monday at the Shoe Materials Market in Mushin, Lagos, after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) reportedly planted under a vehicle in the area went off.The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Fatai Tijani, said the area remains safe and under control after security operatives carried out a full search.Earlier in April, Primate Ayodele mentioned that he foresees multiple bomb blasts in Nigeria and even gave a timeline.“I see multiple bomb blasts from May to July”https://www.tiktok.com/@primateayodele/video/7654647153041657095As he said, the blast happened in June, still within the time frame the prophet warned about.
An attack by armed men on an airport in Niger’s capital has killed 11 soldiers and two civilians, authorities said, five months after a major assault.Twenty-two armed attackers were also killed in the assault, and about 20 suspects were apprehended, the Ministry of Defence added in a news statement read out on national television on Thursday.Soldiers in Niamey fought suspected rebels around the Diori Hamani International Airport and a military airbase on Thursday, sources told Al Jazeera earlier in the day.This unfortunate incident is in fulfilment of the prophecy of popular Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, which he shared in his prophecy book released in 2025.The prophet, known for his frequent prophecies about nations, warned the leadership of the Niger Republic to be careful against major attacks. He warned them that rebels will continue to attack the nation, but there will be major ones which the nation will struggle to come out of.On page 65 of the prophecy book, the man of God warned the government of the day to be careful of unpleasant things.These were his words:“NIGER: I foresee the country will be tensed up and must be careful because they will face attacks and counterattacks. They will suffer economic damages. They will enter into bilateral agreements that will be unfavourable. The country must be careful of explosions and fire outbreaks. They must be careful because a lot of things will change in the country that will not be pleasing to the people. There will be a plan to remove the government of the day either through revolution or coup or protest or uprising. These are the revelations from the Lord.”Apart from this, the prophet mentioned it in another prophecy book titled Warnings to the Nations (2025/2026) edition that the Niger Republic will be attacked.These were his words:“NIGER: The spirit of God says the country will have long term political crisis. I foresee the political stability of the country will be shaking. The country will face major crisis and must be careful not to be attacked. The country will operate under a new political dimension and dispensation. The country must be careful of serial killings. There will be new developments in the country. The country will face lots of crisis. The country will take some steps that will not give the country the needed impetus to grow. I foresee the resources will be hijacked by foreign exploiters. I foresee the economic growth will be trouble shooting. There will be gang up against the administration of the country. The country must be watchful against attacks.”Likewise, in his new year prophecy, he made it known that the country will continue to suffer from major attacks.“……Rebels will be attacking the government forces at all times…however, there is going to be a serious attack in the country as the country will continue to struggle to excel so says the Lord”.These prophecies have been fulfilled with the attacks on the Niger Republic, especially the recent one.
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