Ayodele Urges Tinubu to Cancel October 1 Parade

Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has advised President Bola Tinubu to cancel the Independence Day parade set for October 1, warning that it could pose a danger to the country. Ayodele made this statement in a video shared on X, although he did not specify the nature of the danger or the basis for his warning.

This comes as the Federal Government prepares for Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary with a low-key program, which includes a nationwide broadcast by Tinubu. The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, announced the formation of an Inter-Ministerial Committee to coordinate the celebration, which will feature a World Press Conference, Juma’at Service, Church Service, and an Independence Day Public Lecture.

The committee includes several ministers and senior officials, such as Taiwo Oyedele, Mohammed Idris, and Nyesom Wike. Ayodele also cautioned Nigerians against accepting gifts from politicians ahead of elections, urging them to vote based on conscience.