As Nigeria moves closer to another election cycle, one name that is already dominating political conversations is that of Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church.
For many Nigerians, the anticipation is not only about the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) eventually declaring winners. It is also about hearing Primate Ayodele’s prophetic position on who will emerge victorious, long before campaigns gather momentum. Over the years, this has become a familiar pattern, making his election prophecies one of the most anticipated aspects of every major electoral contest.
For decades, Primate Ayodele has consistently spoken about election outcomes, identifying likely winners while also outlining what citizens should expect from incoming administrations. His prophecies have made him one of the most discussed religious figures during election periods.
One of the earliest examples frequently associated with his prophetic ministry dates back to the election won by Chief Moshood Abiola. Despite Abiola enjoying overwhelming public support, Primate Ayodele declared that he would never occupy the office of President. Although many dismissed the prophecy at the time, Abiola never assumed the presidency before his death.
Beyond naming likely winners, Primate Ayodele has become known for giving detailed prophecies about future governments, the challenges they may face, and, in some cases, steps that could avert negative developments. This broader scope is one of the reasons many Nigerians pay close attention whenever he speaks about elections.
While several prophets make predictions during election seasons, Primate Ayodele has attracted unusual attention because he often goes beyond simply predicting victory or defeat. He regularly speaks about how candidates may emerge victorious, the political intrigues surrounding the elections, the nature of the incoming administration, and the implications for citizens.
A notable example was his prophecy ahead of the United States presidential election that returned Donald Trump to office. Before the election, Primate Ayodele warned that Trump possessed strategies capable of defeating the Democratic Party, including winning traditionally Democratic strongholds. At the same time, he cautioned that Trump’s victory would have significant global consequences.
He said:
“Donald Trump will have issues with his running mate, leading to what could be described as a ‘satanic government.’ His presidency could have disastrous consequences for the world.”
He also declared:
“If Trump wins the American election, the world will be in trouble. If Joe Biden wins again, some African nations will suffer. Both Joe Biden and Trump are not good to lead.”
As we can see, everyone today is suffering from the administration of President Donald Trump. Energy has become unaffordable for a lot of people globally because of a war Donald Trump is involved in. For the first time in history, the president of a country was arrested by Trump’s order and today, US is almost ruling Venezuela.
His prophecies regarding Donald Trump also extend to the former president’s first term. During the impeachment proceedings in 2019, Primate Ayodele declared during a church service that Trump would survive the impeachment effort.
According to him:
“The impeachment of Donald Trump is real; they are serious about it, but God will do something that will make it change. The impeachment will not happen as expected.”
Trump ultimately remained in office after the Senate acquitted him.
In Senegal, Primate Ayodele revealed that the opposition would win the election but also warned that Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who were politically inseparable at the time, would eventually fall apart.
He said:
“In Senegal, Sonko and Faye, I see a sort of disagreement and separation. Something is about to happen. Watch out. You will have differences that will separate you.”
