2027 Election Date, Insecurity May Work Against Tinubu’s Re-election Bid – Primate Ayodele

The Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned that worsening insecurity in the country and the proposed January 16, 2027, presidential election date may negatively affect President Bola Tinubu’s re-election chances.

Ayodele made the remarks in a video that has since gone viral on Wednesday, where he spoke on what he described as emerging political and electoral indicators ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to him, the proposed date for the poll would not favour the President’s political fortunes.

“Apart from that date, just as I’ve said, 16 January is not good for Tinubu’s victory,” he said.

The cleric also suggested that rising insecurity across the country could force a review of the election timetable.

“And insecurity would likely make them change the date of the election,” he added.

Ayodele further warned that proceeding with the proposed date could have political consequences for the President.

“But if God wants him to lose, then let him keep that 16th of January, he will see what will happen thereafter,” he said. “Let him have movements all over the world because that day is a bad day for his victory.”

Anticipating criticism, the cleric maintained that his comments were based on spiritual insight rather than political bias.

“Anybody can criticise it. I’m just saying what I see and what I know,” he added.

Ohafia Reporters reports that Primate Ayodele has recently issued a series of prophecies concerning Nigeria’s political figures and possible outcomes of the 2027 elections, statements that have continued to generate public debate.