Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church has sparked controversy over allegations that former President Muhammadu Buhari is plotting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Primate Ayodele revealed in his 2025 prophecies on December 20, 2024, that Buhari is being influenced by powerful Northern cabals aiming to weaken Tinubu’s government.
According to Ayodele, although Buhari is reportedly being pulled into this plot by these Northern elites, he will play a significant role in the efforts to undermine the current administration.
“Former President Muhammadu Buhari is part of the plot to unseat President Tinubu in 2027,” Ayodele said.
“Although he is being dragged into it by Northern cabals, he will play a role. If Tinubu isn’t on alert, he will be shocked by those who would stand against him in 2027.”
The cleric further expressed concern about the readiness of opposition parties in Nigeria, suggesting they are currently too disorganized to pose a serious challenge in the upcoming elections.
Ayodele criticized the opposition, labeling them “a bunch of unserious people” with personal agendas rather than a unified vision to win elections.
“Opposition parties are not yet ready to win elections in Nigeria,” Ayodele stated.
“They are a bunch of unserious people who only want to make personal gains. If they are serious about winning in 2027, they need to form one strong coalition; otherwise, it will remain just a dream.”
Primate Ayodele predicted significant political changes in Osun State, with former governor Rauf Aregbesola set to make a significant impact.
He suggested that Aregbesola’s movement in the state could eventually transform into a new political party.
“I still maintain that Rauf Aregbesola is a significant factor in Osun State politics,” Ayodele remarked.
“His movement will transform into a kind of political party. If the APC wants to win the state, they should work with Aregbesola; otherwise, they will fail.”