My prophecy on Kwankwaso, Obi stands

The Founder of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Prophet Elijah Ayodele, has insisted that he will not retract his prophecy concerning the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, Senator Mohammed Musa Kwankwaso, despite the threat of legal action.

Kwankwaso had reportedly threatened to sue the cleric for N10 billion over remarks alleging that he would betray the party’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general election.

Ayodele had claimed that Kwankwaso’s political ambition could undermine Obi’s presidential bid and that the former Kano State governor would ultimately pursue his personal interests.

Responding to the legal threat, the cleric maintained that he stood by his prophecy, stressing that prophetic messages were open to different interpretations.

“I stand by my message. People are free to interpret prophetic statements differently, just as dreams may have various interpretations. If anyone believes that going to court is the proper course of action, that is their prerogative. For this prophecy, for anything that I said, I stand by it.”

The prophet stated further that while he was not sure where the prophecy would lead him, he explained that “One can only die once. Mind you that you may have the power to kill somebody; you can’t kill the soul. You can only kill the body. You are the one who wants to become president. I don’t want to become president. If you feel that taking me to court is the best, go ahead.

“If you feel that you don’t need it, so be it. N10 billion suit is not enough; let them put it to N10 trillion. That will make it fine. My duty is simply to declare what I believe God has revealed to me, and I remain steadfast in that responsibility.

On the purported rift with former Power Minister, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, he dismissed the insinuation, saying there was no dispute between the two of them.

Ayodele said Adelabu merely expressed his personal opinion.

“I have always regarded Chief Adelabu with affection and goodwill, and I still wish him success in his political aspirations. He is my son. His election as Governor of Oyo State is in my hands, ” he said.