Primate Ayodele Warns Tinubu on 2027 Election Risks

Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, issued a warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu concerning the All Progressives Congress's Muslim-Muslim ticket for the upcoming 2027 elections. In a statement released on September 29, 2026, through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele cautioned that this ticket could trigger a significant religious crisis across Nigeria if not handled with care.

He emphasized that the implications would extend beyond the presidential race, affecting states that adopt a similar all-Muslim ticket format. Ayodele urged Tinubu and his political team to approach the situation with wisdom to prevent escalating tensions.

He also indicated that the 2027 election would pose greater challenges for Tinubu than anticipated, particularly in his political stronghold and other states, including Kaduna, Kano, Sokoto, Niger, Imo, Enugu, Delta, Benue, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.