Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has stated that the opposition alliance has the potential to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, but warned that not all members will remain committed to the cause until the end. In a statement released by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the spiritual leader emphasized that unity is the key to success for the opposition coalition. He described the decision to field a single candidate as a positive step that could pressure the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and make the president feel the heat.
According to Primate Ayodele, the strength of the opposition lies in its ability to stay united throughout the electoral process. He cautioned that internal divisions and lack of sincerity among alliance members could undermine the movement’s effectiveness. “If they are united till the end, they can shake Tinubu,” he said, adding that the president will face real pressure only if the opposition remains cohesive.
The prophet also highlighted that the ruling party may employ tactics to weaken the opposition, particularly targeting those with strong influence within the alliance. “The government will frustrate those who have strength among them to weaken them,” he warned. He urged the opposition to be vigilant against such strategies and to strengthen internal unity to avoid being divided.
Primate Ayodele expressed skepticism about the long-term sustainability of the alliance, suggesting that it may not last beyond the initial phase. “The alliance between opposition parties is good, it will scale through for a while, but will be destroyed later because not all of them are sincere,” he stated. He also advised the coalition to be cautious of legal challenges, noting that court cases could become intense as the election cycle progresses.
He stressed that success depends on every party within the alliance being fully committed to the shared goal. “Not everyone there is ready for success,” he said, pointing to potential betrayals that could derail the movement. His message underscores the importance of trust, transparency, and solidarity among opposition parties.
The comments come at a critical time as Nigeria prepares for upcoming elections, with political tensions rising across the country. The opposition’s ability to maintain unity will be closely watched by analysts and voters alike. As the campaign season intensifies, Primate Ayodele’s warnings serve as a reminder that political alliances, while promising, require constant effort to sustain. The outcome of the 2027 elections may hinge on whether the opposition can overcome internal divisions and present a united front against the ruling party.
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