Primate Ayodele warns Atiku, ADC: Shift Oct 31 campaign kickoff to November or face setback
Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has warned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its 2027 presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar against launching their campaign on October 31, 2026. In a Facebook video posted Thursday, the cleric said the date is "not spiritually favourable" and predicts a setback if they proceed.
"Change the date of your campaign commencement from 31 October to any date in November," Ayodele said, adding that a November start would ensure a "smooth sail" for the party's presidential ambition. He emphasized the warning is spiritual, not personal, and urged ADC leadership to take it seriously.
The warning comes as political activities heat up ahead of the 2027 general elections. Primate Ayodele is known for issuing prophecies ahead of major Nigerian political events, and his pronouncements often spark reactions across social media and political circles. ADC has not publicly responded to the directive.
For political observers, this highlights the intersection of spirituality and electoral strategy in Nigerian politics. Whether ADC adjusts its schedule may signal how seriously major opposition figures treat spiritual counsel in a deeply religious electorate.