3rd September, 2014
Founder Inri Evangelical Spiritual Church, Oke Afa, Isolo, Lagos, Primate Elijah Ayodele, speaks with Oluwole Adeboye, on the state of the nation.
You predicted early this year that there would be more bomb blasts. Does that mean President Goodluck Jonathan is not capable of curtailing the menace of Boko Haram?
Yes, he is not capable of solving all these problems. Let him begin the cleansing from Aso Rock Villa, from leaders of political parties, ministers and some religious leaders. Boko Haram menace is a political issue aimed at turning the whole country upside down. If President Jonathan contests in 2015, he will win, but there will be problem. So, he needs aggressive prayers for his health. Boko Haram will extend to other states.
You predicted the victory of Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State in the 9 August election. But you are closer to Senator Iyiola Omisore?
I am not a politician, so I don’t understand what you are saying. I speak out as God Almighty directs me.
As 2015 general elections gets nearer, which party, between APC and PDP do you think will win the governorship election in Lagos State?
The election will be too dicey. If APC does not present the right candidate as Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola’s successor, they would lose.
How about the election in other states?
The leadership of PDP will capture Delta, Rivers and Akwa Ibom. The Adamawa election will be a surprise to many. The primary will favour Nuhu Ribadu.
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Gen Muhammadu Buhari, Chief Bode George and Mallam Ciroma should pray against sudden death. They should also pray against political assassinations.
What is your take on the just concluded CONFAB?
There will be another CONFAB after 2015 elections.
What is your impression about the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba?
He will not last. He started on a poor note so he may be removed. The police must pray against the death of a serving Deputy Inspector-General of Police and an Assistant Inspector-General of police.
How about the crisis in the NFF?
I personally wrote to Giwa that he would be chairman and that there would be challenges which needed prayers to ward off but he didn’t listen.
What would you say about the new helmsman of the Central Bank of Nigeria?
The governor, Godwin Emefiele, must be very careful because he would be betrayed.
What is your take on Nigeria Ports Authority?
There will be an explosion at the Niegeria Ports Authority.
Tell me about the youth empowerment you often organise in your church?
There is nothing extra-ordinary about it. That is what God instructed me to do, I mean to see to the welfare of the youths and make them comfortable. When I see the youths progressing, I am always happy. I have been doing this since 2005 and God has been so kind and He has been providing for us.
You empower people with sewing machines and cash donations, where does the money come from?
God provides everything and when you serve Him wholeheartedly you will never lack.