The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has criticised the Federal Government’s proposed 30-day petrol price discount, describing it as a sign of confusion within the administration.
In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the cleric alleged that the government was approaching failure and argued that the proposed discount would provide little meaningful relief to Nigerians.
Ayodele claimed that President Bola Tinubu was facing a serious crisis and was taking measures to secure re-election in 2027.
He said: “When we were telling Nigerians that Tinubu would not be able to handle security, people didn’t listen, but the government has been lying about not paying ransom.
“Tinubu’s government is on the verge of failure; the petroleum discount is nothing. I have said he will do anything to bail himself out for a second term; they will do anything, and something big is coming ahead of this election.”
The cleric also accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of being desperate to win the 2027 presidential election, alleging that the party was confused about its approach.
He further claimed that the proposed petrol discount amounted to an attempt to reintroduce fuel subsidies.
“APC is very desperate for this election; they want to win by all means, and there is confusion.
“Tinubu will do what he shouldn’t do, and he must be careful; even the campaign council doesn’t understand what is coming up, and time will tell. There is serious confusion and shame in this government. They are trying to return fuel subsidy,” Ayodele said.
The cleric also warned that a second term for Tinubu would bring severe economic hardship to Nigerians, claiming that the country could face a greater crisis than it currently experiences.
“Tinubu’s second term will bring serious hardship to Nigeria, and there are signs already. This is not a prophecy said out of hatred but what God has shown me.
“If Tinubu wins a second term, the country will suffer greatly, and what we see today will be nothing compared to what will happen if he returns for a second term,” he added.
