The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has denied reports claiming he said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will lose his re-election bid in 2027.
In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele said his prophecies are being intentionally twisted and misrepresented by political actors for personal interests.
According to the statement, the misrepresented prophecy was released in a video during a live service at the church on Sunday.
The cleric said he did not say Tinubu would lose, but rather stated, “If Tinubu loses the election, it will be painful for him.”
“I have read in several reports that I said President Tinubu will lose his re-election bid in 2027. I would like to state that there is nowhere I mentioned this statement being credited to me,” he said.
“It has been a culture for political actors and media publications to twist and misrepresent my prophecies for their personal gains, and this is another situation that further proves that these acts are carried out intentionally.
“During a live service on Sunday at our headquarters church, I spoke about the 2027 presidential election as always and clearly said that if Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election, it will be painful to him. I have this on record in a video content which is on several platforms now, but I’m shocked that it was intentionally misrepresented.”
Speaking further, Primate Ayodele said it is not yet time to speak on who will win the 2027 election, adding that he will do so when the time is right.
He warned political actors to desist from misinterpreting or misrepresenting his statements for personal gains.
He also urged media organisations to reach out to his media office for clarifications instead of spreading unverified reports.
“When the time is right, I will definitely reveal who will win the upcoming presidential election, but till then, it is wrong to credit what I didn’t say to me. It is highly unprofessional and irresponsible. I urge everyone involved in this act to desist from it.
“Likewise, media organisations are the channels used to spread these falsehoods across the country, and it is worrisome. Media organisations are meant to uphold professionalism to the highest level, and when any doubt arises, my media officer is always available to make clarifications but sadly, some prefer to publish false reports instead of seeking the truth. I am calling on every media organisation involved in this to desist from such acts, and continue to respect the profession.”
