The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has predicted that Nigeria could face widespread violence, political unrest and ethnic tensions if President Bola Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election.
In a statement issued by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the cleric warned that the consequences of Tinubu’s defeat could be severe and take a long time for the country to recover from.
According to Ayodele, Tinubu and his supporters are already convinced that he will secure a second term, making an unexpected defeat potentially difficult for them to accept.
He said, “If Tinubu loses this election, there will be so many crises, and it will take a long time to settle down; it will be an unimaginable manifestation because he believes he will win already. If he loses the election, it will be bloody because a lot of politicians will go into oblivion.”
The prophet further claimed that a defeat could trigger attempts to prevent the announcement of election results, alongside serious ethnic tensions across the country.
He also suggested that Tinubu might struggle to accept the outcome and peacefully hand over power to the eventual winner.
“There will be several attempts to stop the announcement of results. The election can cause an ethnic crisis; it will take time for him to decide if he will release power or not,” he stated.
Speaking on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Ayodele maintained that the party’s victory in 2027 was far from guaranteed, despite the confidence of its leaders.
“APC victory is shaking, but they don’t believe anyone can defeat them, and Tinubu doesn’t see beyond the Presidency. A lot of people will cry if he loses the election. It will be unbelievable and painful to so many. If Tinubu loses the election, it can change the electoral process in Nigeria,” he added.
