Primate Ayodele claims Trump will import 'Nigerian-style politics' to US after Democratic wins

Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, posted a video on X today claiming President Trump will introduce what he calls "Nigeria's political practice" in America. Ayodele made the statement while reacting to reported Democratic victories in the US elections, including a Senate takeover and gains in Ohio and North Carolina.

The cleric blamed Trump's leadership style, tariff policies, and "selfishness" for Republican setbacks, adding that Americans no longer want Trump or his party. He also criticized US Christian pastors for failing to speak honestly to political leaders. Ayodele said he previously predicted pressure on the Republican Party and potential Democratic gains in key states.

"This Nigerian practice is coming to America; wait and see, Trump will introduce it," he concluded.

This is a prophecy/opinion from a religious figure, not a verified political development. Ayodele has made election predictions before. The claim reflects how some Nigerian commentators interpret global political shifts through familiar local frameworks. The reported US election results he references have not been independently confirmed in this report.

How much weight should Nigerian religious leaders' political prophecies carry in public discourse?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/04/trump-will-introduce-nigeria-practice-in-america-primate-ayodele/