In April 2025, when Primate Elijah Ayodele told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be more concerned about international opposition, especially from the US, than Nigerian opposition parties, many didn’t know what he meant.

Even then, the government probably didn’t understand what the prophet meant until now, when it appears there are signs of Primate Ayodele’s prophecy coming to pass.

The prophet categorically told Tinubu that his greatest opposition would be the United States of America and that if he wasn’t careful, the US was desperate to remove him from power.

These were his words:

“The only thing President Tinubu should work on is preventing opposition parties from getting international backing from foreign political actors like the US government. Tinubu needs to work very hard to prevent it; otherwise, his second term is under attack.”

“In fact, President Tinubu should be more worried about foreign political actors rather than Nigerian opposition parties. The opposition candidates are not serious about taking over power; they are only doing what they like out of selfish interests. They can’t come up with any reasonable coalition that can win the presidency in 2027.”

Apart from April, the prophet spoke about it again in August, saying that the US was more than desperate to remove Tinubu from power. Still, the presidency probably ignored the warnings of God’s prophet, forgetting that he never says whatever God has not shown him.

These were his words:
“Also, make sure you sort out the issue of international communities. Like I said, America isn’t your friend. America is desperate to remove you; they will do everything to see you out of power.”

Bringing this to fruition, the last one month has witnessed several attacks and accusations from top US politicians, accusing the Nigerian government of genocide and killings of Christians. While Donald Trump hasn’t officially said anything about it, high-ranking senators in the US parliament have openly criticized the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, signaling the fulfilment of Primate Ayodele’s warnings.

United States Senator Ted Cruz claimed that Nigerian officials were ignoring or facilitating the mass killing of Christians by Islamist jihadists.
Cruz, in a post on his X handle on Friday, alleged that Christians were facing systematic persecution in Nigeria.

“Officials in Nigeria are ignoring and even facilitating the mass murder of Christians by Islamist jihadists. It’s time to hold those responsible accountable. My Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act would target these officials with powerful sanctions and other tools,” the Texas senator wrote.

A few hours ago, another top politician, Riley Moore, tagged Nigeria as the deadliest country for Christians due to killings he claimed have been happening in the country. He went as far as recommending Nigeria be added to the list of Countries of Particular Concern, while accusing the federal government of being hostile to Christians.

“Nigeria is the deadliest country in the world for Christians and the world stands by silently. That’s why I’m urging @SecRubio to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern to unlock diplomatic levers to protect our brothers and sisters in Christ.

In addition to concerning reports of cells of the Nigerian government’s potential involvement in these attacks, officials at both state and federal levels are also often hostile to Christians. This includes forcing the closure of Christian orphanages and forced conversions.

Both federal and some state governments enforce anti-blasphemy laws. One individual was sentenced to 24 years in prison for ‘insulting the Prophet Mohammed.’ Others face the death penalty for similar reasons.”

Some presidential officials have now started responding to the claims of the US politicians, now that they have seen signs of Primate Ayodele’s prophecies coming to pass. The call is now to President Tinubu to either listen and adjust or ignore. Either way, the message has been delivered, and it is already coming to pass.

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has expressed dissatisfaction with the state of Nigeria’s independence, describing it as another means of bondage.

In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele stated that the country has not become better and that people who fought for the nation’s independence have not been fully appreciated.

He stated that there are several differences in the country on different grounds, most especially politically, which have not allowed Nigeria to experience what it means to be independent

“At 65, we are still not better; those who fought recklessly for our independence have not been fully appreciated. They need to be appreciated by Nigeria getting united, but as it stands, we are not yet fully independent because of our several differences as a nation, especially politically. “

“Our independence is bondage for us; we are in a serious situation where there is no rest of mind and peace, for how long do we continue to pass through all of these?”

He frowned at people ruling the country the way they want it, which includes not appreciating those who worked tirelessly for where the country is at the moment.

“It’s unfortunate that the country is being run just the way people want; leaders are not appreciated, and people who have worked tirelessly have not been allowed to gain ground.”

Furthermore, he advised Nigerian leaders to work on five major things for the nation to experience what it means to be independent. He noted that the nation is sitting on a time bomb due to the issues in the country involving citizens.

“These are the five things we need to work on as we clock 65 we need to work insecurity, increase in production, utilisation of our mineral resources, agriculture and true federalism. It would be a fantastic independence.

“A lot of people are praying for separation; they have seen the government as without direction, there is tribal war, and I doubt if we are improving because we are not committed. Nigeria is in a very difficult independence moment, and we are sitting on a time bomb.”

If there is any prophet that reveals God’s mind towards media houses and journalists, it would Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church.

Through his prophecies, Primate Ayodele has warned several media houses and journalists about what they should pray about, even though he is also consistently praying for them.

His prophecies regarding media houses are borne out of his love for the profession and especially because of the country we are in, where journalists are not well appreciated. This is the reason he has also taken it upon himself to always celebrate journalists and media houses.

Annually, Primate Ayodele gives out nothing less than six cars to journalists and supports nothing less than 25 journalists with empowerments in six figures, both openly and privately.

In one of his several prophecies to media houses and journalists captured in a video, Primate Ayodele warned against the death of a popular newscaster in Nigeria. He urged media entrepreneurs and journalists to pray against the unfortunate incident that he foresees.

He specifically mentioned TV journalists as the recipients of his prophecy while asking them to pray for God’s protection.

In his words:

“TV presenters, news casters, TV broadcasters, pray for your lives, for God’s protection and pray for your family. God bless”

Sadly, it seems this prophetic warning has come to pass with the sad death of Arise TV’s news presenter, Somtochukwu Maduagwu.

In a statement obtained from Arise TV’s X handle on Monday, the 29-year-old broadcaster, affectionately known as Sommie, was a respected news anchor, reporter, and producer who had become a familiar and trusted face to viewers across the country.

The statement read, “It is with heavy hearts that the management and staff of the ARISE News Channel announce the passing of our beloved colleague, News Anchor, Reporter, and Producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu. Sommie tragically passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025, following an armed robbery incident in her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja that is being investigated by the Nigeria Police.

“Sommie, 29, was not only a cherished member of the ARISE News family but also a vibrant voice that engaged and connected with our viewers.

“Beyond the airwaves, Sommie was a lawyer who was a professional and supportive colleague and a friend to many.”