Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has warned some Lagos State politicians against running for governor, SAVANNAH NEWSNOW REPORTS.
The cleric stated that the 2027 Lagos State governorship race will be highly competitive, with some current aspirants ultimately failing to emerge.
While some individuals have yet to officially declare their interest, there has been subtle politicking to gauge support.
From the APC, Primate Ayodele mentioned that Senator Tokunbo Abiru, Gbenga Ashafa, and Seyi Tinubu cannot become the next governor of the state.
From the PDP, He advised Jide Adeniran ‘Jandor’ not to waste his resources seeking a governorship seat in Lagos because it won’t work. Likewise for the candidate of the Labour Party in the last governorship election, Gbadebo Rhodes, the prophet asked him not to dream about it.
“The Lagos state governorship race in 2027 will be a tough one that will see some powerful people humiliated. Many of those who seem interested at the moment will be disappointed.”
“ I want to advise Tokunbo Abiru, Gbenga Ashafa, Seyi Tinubu, Jide Adeniran, and Gbadebo Rhodes not to bother themselves, they won’t become governor in 2027 if they attempt to contest. They shouldn’t allow people to push them to show interest, it won’t work.”
Primate Ayodele stated that Hakeem Muri-Okunola, the current principal secretary to President Bola Tinubu, is the only person close to the seat, unless circumstances have changed.
He also advised Femi Gbajabiamila to seek divine guidance if he has ambitions, as he will face spiritual opposition.
“Except things change, I see Hakeem Muri-Okunola taking the lead in the governorship race. If Femi Gbajabiamila has an ambition, it’s only God that can help him, he needs to seek the face of God because they will destroy his plans. They will fight him spiritually.”
Continuing, Primate Ayodele called on the GAC members of Lagos state to be careful against division over the 2027 governorship race.
“I also want the GAC members to pray so that they won’t be divided, the 2027 governorship in Lagos will divide them. Likewise, they should pray against bereavement”
