In a spiritually charged pronouncement, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a stark warning to Nigeria’s forthcoming Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, cautioning that the appointee’s tenure will be marked by significant turbulence and concerted efforts to undermine their authority.
During a recent prophetic session broadcast via Facebook, the cleric advised the yet-to-be-announced electoral chief to prioritize divine guidance above political considerations to navigate the challenges ahead.
Primate Ayodele depicted an atmosphere of intense pressure awaiting the new INEC chairman, forecasting a climate of “scandals, insults, and conspiracies” designed to curtail their term prematurely.
“They will insult him,” the prophet declared. “He should be ready, because there are powers that will rise to frustrate him. If he doesn’t seek God sincerely, they might send him out before his time.”
Emphasizing the spiritual dimensions of the role, Ayodele characterized the impending struggle as transcending conventional political conflicts. “This battle is beyond men,” he explained. “It is a spiritual one, and only those who walk with God can stand firm and finish well.” His message underscores the perceived vulnerability of Nigeria’s electoral leadership to both visible and unseen forces seeking to influence the commission’s integrity and independence.
The prophetic counsel has stimulated considerable public discourse, with many citizens interpreting the warning as indicative of potential instability within the nation’s electoral governance framework.
Primate Ayodele concluded by reiterating that success in this pivotal position would require unwavering ethical commitment supported by spiritual fortitude, advising the incoming chairman to “walk closely with God” as the essential strategy for overcoming the formidable obstacles predicted to emerge during their administration.
