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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.
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How Tinubu’s Government Is Suffering For Ignoring Primate Ayodele’s Early Prophecies On Insecurity
After swearing-in on May 29, 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received goodwill messages from renowned men of God, with many prophesying that his administration would be better, especially in terms of security.
Many of these messages were based on the earlier promise of the All Progressive Congress that the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, would tackle insecurity adequately for the country.
However, in the midst of these praises and goodwill messages, renowned prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, who is known for always revealing the future of any new administration, spoke in a prophetic message that went viral, that insecurity will be used as a great tool against Tinubu’s administration.
The prophet had been talking about another APC government since 2022, noting that Nigerians will face several economic hardships, and he was detested by the ruling party and its supporters because of this. They saw him as an opposition party when they were supposed to listen to his prophetic warnings. However, it happened; the major indices of the economy are energy and currency. The exchange rate and price of petrol have never been so much like it has been for the past three years now.
The prophet warned repeatedly that insecurity and the economy would be the major issues President Tinubu would face in his administration, but did they listen? Absolutely not, because if they did, some of the issues being faced in the country would have disappeared.
Beyond his statement before the election, Primate Ayodele continued to warn the government against insecurity, even as far as warning against an impending coup. The prophet had revealed that some powerful Nigerians are angry with the president and have planned to remove him unconstitutionally. Of course, they never believed this till it happened. If not for the prophetic security alert issued by the prophet, the president may have been removed when the coup came to light.
These were his warnings regarding the coup:
“There will be an attempt to unseat Tinubu unconstitutionally; the NSA, DSS, and Chief of Army Staff must be careful about this. There are some gangs planning between November to January to unseat him.”
Thankfully, they were arrested, and some of them have been detained.
More recently, there were attacks on some states on Easter Sunday, leading to the death of some Christians. This happened as a result of obstinacy on the part of security operatives because just days before it, Primate Ayodele specifically warned that some states would be attacked from Easter Sunday, and it did happen, with security operatives having nothing to do to stop the incident.
These were Primate Ayodele’s warnings.
“Our security operatives must watch Easter Sunday well because plans have been concluded to carry out attacks in seven states starting from that day.
“The states to watch out for include Kogi, Kwara, Ondo, Ogun, Nasarawa, Kebbi, and Kaduna.
“The security operatives must be extra vigilant in these states starting from Easter Sunday.”
Yesterday, there was an internal memo released by the Nigerian Customs Service that Boko Haram are planning to attack some prisons and airports in the country.
This corroborated the prophetic warning of Primate Ayodele, which he shared some weeks ago, regarding some prisons, specifically mentioning Kuje prison.
These were his words:
“Break jail is imminent, Kuje prison or they send a bomb into Kuje prison, it’s a midnight work…..”
Meanwhile, Primate Ayodele had warned that there are people sponsoring insecurity in President Tinubu’s government. He also urged him to name some of them in order to curb it, but this has yet to be done.
President Tinubu’s government would have been one of the best, but insecurity has tarnished it greatly, and the country is gradually returning to the days of daily killings; even Nigerian high-ranking soldiers are not spared. This insecurity has given the administration a bad record internationally, with the US naming Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC).
If the president had listened, Nigerians, and even the government, wouldn’t have suffered this much. However, it’s not too late for them to turn a new leaf.
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Building Systems that outlive Founders – Bidemi Oke
There is a quiet misconception in many growing companies that vision alone is enough to sustain momentum. Founders are often the engine because they are decisive, driven and deeply involved. But what happens when the engine steps back?That question is where real companies are separated from fragile ones. Building something that outlives a founder is not about removing their influence; rather, it is about translating that influence into systems, repeatable, observable and transferable structures that do not rely on constant presence. Without this, growth becomes personality-dependent, and scale becomes inconsistent.At the early stage, founder-led execution works. Decisions are faster, direction is clearer, and there is less friction. But as the company grows, that same model becomes a bottleneck. Every approval, every escalation, every strategic shift begins to orbit one person. The business does not slow down because of external pressure; it slows down because its internal architecture cannot carry its own weight.Usually, “system” is often misunderstood. It is not just about tools, dashboards or policies. It is about designing how decisions are made, how information flows and how accountability is structured. It is about making sure that the logic behind actions is visible, not assumed.For example, a strong system answers questions before they become problems. What triggers a decision? Who owns it? What data informs it? What happens if it goes wrong?When these are unclear, teams default to escalation. When they are clear, teams operate with autonomy.This is where many founders hesitate. System-building feels like losing control. In reality, it is the only way to extend control without being physically present. It shifts leadership from being reactive to being embedded.One of the most overlooked aspects of building enduring systems is Documentation.Now, not as a formality but as a strategic asset. Decisions that are not documented become opinions. Processes that are not documented become inconsistent.Over time, this creates invisible friction. Teams solve the same problems repeatedly but differently each time.Documentation, when done well, becomes institutional memory. It ensures that the company remembers even when individuals move on.Another critical layer is Feedback Loops. Systems should not be static; they must evolve with the business. This requires structured ways to capture what is working, what is failing and what needs refinement. Without feedback loops, systems become outdated. With them, systems become adaptive.There is also a cultural dimension to it. Systems do not operate in isolation; people execute them. If the culture rewards speed over clarity, systems will be bypassed. If the culture values accountability, systems will be strengthened. The goal is alignment where systems reinforce behaviour and behaviour reinforces systems.In fast-moving industries, this becomes even more important, take fintech, for instance. The pace of regulatory change, market volatility and user expectations demands consistency under pressure.Companies that rely solely on founder instinct struggle to keep up, while those that invest in structured decision-making, risk management frameworks, and operational clarity are better positioned to adapt.This is something we are increasingly seeing in companies like FlashChange, where the focus is not just on growth, but on building operational resilience. The emphasis is shifting from “who is making the decision” to “how decisions are made.” That shift, while subtle, is very powerful. It creates a foundation that can support scale without losing direction.Ultimately, building systems that outlive founders is about redefining leadership. It is not measured by how many decisions a founder makes, but by how many decisions the organisation can make without them.The strongest companies are not those where the founder is always present. They are the ones where the founder’s thinking is quietly embedded, shaping actions, guiding priorities and influencing outcomes, even in their absence. That is how legacies are built.Not through constant control, but through systems that carry intent forward.About the AuthorBidemi Oke is the Chief Executive Officer of FlashChange, a fintech platform focused on secure digital asset exchange. He is an entrepreneur and vibrant leader, recognised for driving innovation and redefining access in the financial technology industry.
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PFL AFRICA TO BRING THE LARGEST MMA EVENT TO WEST AFRICA WITH HISTORIC NIGERIA DEBUT IN LAGOS ON JUNE 13
Nigeria’s Wasi Adeshina to Headline Historic Nigeria Event against Ignacio Campos
Patrick Ocheme Faces Octave Ayinda in Lightweight First Round Co-Main Event
The Professional Fighters League today announced the first pair of bouts as PFL Africa heads to Nigeria for the first time at the Eko Convention Center in Lagos on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The event will mark the largest MMA event in West African history, featuring the opening round of the PFL Africa bantamweight and lightweight tournaments, alongside showcase bouts highlighting top regional talent.
Headlining the event will be a featherweight Showcase Bout featuring Nigeria’s Wasi “The Nigerian Jaguar” Adeshina (10-3), who will compete in front of a home crowd in the main event against Spanish star Ignacio “Nacho” Campos (7-2). Adeshina enters as one of the notable local athletes on the card and will look to deliver a strong performance as PFL Africa lands in Nigeria for the first time. Campos, on the other hand, is coming off a big win over Mathys Duragrin at PFL Madrid last month.
The co-main event will feature a lightweight first round tournament bout between Nigeria’s Patrick “Star Boi” Ocheme (8-1) and Cameroon’s Octave “The Bantu Warrior” Ayinda (7-1). Ocheme will look to capitalize on the home advantage as he begins his tournament campaign, while Ayinda enters as a challenger aiming to secure a statement victory in the opening round.
“Making our West African debut in Lagos is a major milestone for PFL Africa, and one we’re incredibly excited about,” said Elias Schulze, General Manager of PFL Africa. “Nigeria brings incredible passion, culture, and talent, and Lagos is the perfect stage for this moment. The energy from the fans, the depth of local talent, and the opportunity to showcase it all on a global platform make this event truly special. We’re bringing elite competition to one of the most vibrant cities in the world, and highlighting the pride, colour, and intensity that define African MMA.”
Additional bouts for the PFL Africa: Nigeria – First Round card will be announced in the coming weeks.
PFL Africa: Nigeria – First Round card:
SuperSport (Africa – English) | Canal+ (Africa – French)
Saturday, June 13
Featherweight Showcase Main Event: Wasi Adeshina (10-3) vs. Ignacio Campos (7-2)
Lightweight Tournament First Round: Patrick Ocheme (7-1) vs. Octave Ayinda (8-1)
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