Prophecy Is Not Popular Opinion: Clarifying the Ministry and Mandate of Primate Ayodele
In recent months, a number of commentaries have surfaced across blogs and news platforms questioning the prophetic credibility of Primate Elijah Ayodele. Some pose provocative titles like, “Primate Ayodele: A Priest or Political Analyst?” Others go as far as listing what they claim are "failed prophecies," casting doubt on the authenticity of his spiritual insight and office.
This response seeks to bring clarity to those accusations and provide context for understanding prophetic messages, especially in an age where spiritual insight is frequently judged by public opinion rather than scriptural and historical precedence.
Prophets and Politics Are Not Mutually Exclusive
To begin, it’s worth noting that in Scripture, prophets routinely engaged with the political systems of their time. Isaiah advised kings. Jeremiah delivered warnings to governments. Daniel prophesied in royal courts. Elijah confronted political authorities directly.
In that light, Primate Ayodele’s engagement with national and global affairs is not political analysis in the conventional sense. It is consistent with the biblical role of a prophet, offering divine insight into societal, governmental, and spiritual dynamics. Speaking on political issues does not disqualify a prophet; it often confirms their assignment.
Prophecy Is Not a Prediction Game
Many of the criticisms surrounding Primate Ayodele’s words reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of what prophecy is.
Prophecy is not a bet, a prediction, or a fixed forecast. It is a divine message, sometimes conditional, often time sensitive, and frequently misunderstood. In the Bible, Jonah’s prophecy of Nineveh’s destruction did not come to pass, not because he was wrong, but because the people repented and God showed mercy. That pattern recurs throughout Scripture.
Thus, what some label as “failed prophecies” are in many cases warnings intended to provoke change, or insights subject to response or spiritual variables.
Setting the Record Straight: Eight Claims and Their Context
1. The U.S. Election and Kamala Harris
A widely circulated claim suggests that Primate Ayodele said Kamala Harris would win the 2024 U.S. presidential election, and that this has proven false because of Trump’s perceived momentum.
The actual prophecy, as recorded in Daily Post Nigeria (September 29, 2024) and The Eagle Online (October 2024), stated:
“If the election were held today, Donald Trump would lose.”
“Kamala Harris has all it takes to win, but she must work very hard. If she relaxes, she will be cheated out of victory.”
“Trump will be a disaster if he wins, and if he loses, he will instigate protests.”
“She must work very well because Trump has last-minute strategy that can give him victory but if Kamala Harris works on these states,
“Trump will fail.”
The prophet advised Harris to put all her strength together because the election would be tough and victory chances would be very slim.
“God is angry with Trump. He must seek divine mercy to avoid judgment.”
These are not declarations of final outcomes. They are conditional prophecies to both parties, tied to the current state of spiritual and political dynamics at the time they were given. Nowhere did the prophet declare Harris as the confirmed winner or Trump as a guaranteed loser.
2. Liverpool vs. Luton Town Match
Another claim was that Primate Ayodele gave a "failed prophecy" about a football match between Liverpool and Luton, saying Liverpool would win.
What was missed is that the prophecy was never intended for gamblers or sports bettors. It was a spiritual warning that inspired Luton to adjust and fight back, just as biblical warnings often led cities to change course and avoid judgment. In that context, the result doesn’t invalidate the message. It highlights its intended purpose: to prompt a response, which Luton management did.
3. Boko Haram Bombing in the South-West
Some ask why a prophecy about Boko Haram bombing the South-West hasn’t materialized. The misunderstanding here is again rooted in the nature of prophecy.
Warnings are not desires. The prophecy was a call for prayer and preparedness, and if nothing happened, that is cause for gratitude, not ridicule.
Scriptural examples show this pattern repeatedly:
Jonah warned Nineveh; they repented, and destruction was withheld.
Amos saw visions of disaster; after intercession, God said, “This will not happen.”
The absence of calamity is not a failed prophecy; it is often the evidence of effective warning.
4. Goodluck Jonathan and 2019
Critics have accused Primate Ayodele of saying that former President Goodluck Jonathan would remain in office until 2019.
What he actually said in The Nation (February 16, 2015) was:
“God told me that Jonathan will be the last president the PDP will produce before 2015 election.”
“He (Jonathan) will not win, but he will be the last president PDP will produce.”
That word came before the 2015 election and was fulfilled exactly: Jonathan lost, and no PDP candidate has since won the presidency.
This reflects a principle in biblical prophecy: God speaks progressively. New instruction may replace earlier revelation based on unfolding conditions or divine mercy.
5. Jega and the 2015 Elections
Another supposed “failed prophecy” relates to Professor Attahiru Jega, former INEC chairman. It was claimed that Primate Ayodele said Jega would fail.
The record shows something different. The prophet warned that Jega did not have the ultimate solution to election rigging. And that has been proven correct:
Controversial allocation of new polling units in the North
Election day irregularities in states like Anambra and Ondo
Continued reports of vote buying and manipulation under Jega’s tenure
The prophecy wasn’t an attack on Jega as a person, but a warning that systemic issues would persist, and they did.
6. APC Lagos and Akinwunmi Ambode
Critics also referenced a prophecy concerning Akinwunmi Ambode and the fading glory of Lagos APC.
The prophecy warned that the manner of Ambode’s emergence would trigger internal crises and diminish party strength. That’s exactly what unfolded:
Ambode was removed after one term
The party has since faced internal division, flawed primaries, and declining public confidence
Winning elections doesn’t always equal political health. The prophecy was about spiritual and structural weakening, not just ballot results.
7. Ebola Return in Nigeria
There was also a warning in 2014 about a possible Ebola resurgence. It was not a prediction of doom but a call for prayer and vigilance:
“Nigerians should pray against the recurrence of Ebola… I see fresh cases unless the health sector intensifies its effort.”
The warning didn’t materialize and that’s a good thing. Just like Amos interceded in Amos 7 and God held back disaster, the prophecy did what it was meant to do: provoke action and avert crisis, the main question to the blogger is, was it a wish of yours for the pandemic to had occur ?
8. Buhari’s Anti-Corruption Campaign
Lastly, Primate Ayodele was accused of undermining President Buhari’s anti-corruption efforts.
What he actually said was:
“If Buhari proceeds to probe past administrations, it would cause internal friction. Corruption will fight back, indict people close to him, and ultimately frustrate his efforts.”
That prophecy played out:
Selective prosecutions focused on opposition
Key figures within Buhari’s circle avoided scrutiny
The EFCC had many arrests, yet Nigeria remained low in global anti-corruption rankings
The system resisted change from within, exactly as warned.
Final Thoughts: Let Time and Truth Speak
Throughout history, prophets have been misunderstood and their messages taken out of context. What we are seeing with Primate Ayodele is no different. In a world dominated by instant opinion and headlines, it’s easy to dismiss prophecy when it doesn’t fit expectations.
But prophecy doesn’t exist to win popularity, it exists to reveal the mind of God, call people to awareness, and provoke change. Whether a prophecy is fulfilled or averted, both can validate the voice that spoke it. Prophecy existed ever before your blog exist, which could definitely be brought down any time, but prophecies would always exist even after your 10th generations to come, pass on as well, there would also remain critics like you and the people you mean to brainwash, there was in the past, there is presently (you and your fans) there always will be ( generations like you who act WOKE )
Time has vindicated many of Primate Ayodele’s warnings. And time will continue to separate sensationalism from true spiritual insight.
Let those with spiritual understanding discern beyond the noise.
