Ayodele Demands Resignation of Power Minister Ahead of 2027

Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church in Lagos, has demanded the resignation of Tegbe Joseph, Nigeria's Minister of Power, if he cannot address the ongoing electricity crisis affecting ordinary Nigerians. This statement was made on November 13, through Osho Oluwatosin, the cleric's Head of Communications.

Tegbe Joseph was sworn in as Minister of Power on June 8, 2026, after being confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 2026, following his nomination on April 30, 2026. Ayodele emphasized that the electricity crisis is a significant political issue as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, urging opposition figures, including the presidential candidates of the African Democratic Congress and the National Democratic Congress, to provide concrete proposals for resolving the crisis.

Additionally, Tegbe Joseph mentioned efforts to combat illegal electricity connections in Lagos State, which have been contributing to the power supply challenges.