In a recent video on Facebook on Tuesday, May 19th 2026, Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that growing public dissatisfaction, particularly in Northern Nigeria, could pose a serious political challenge ahead of the next general elections.
Ayodele, who is the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, claimed that anger was mounting across the country due to economic hardship and insecurity, adding that the northern region was becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the current administration.
Speaking during a recent address to journalists and members of his church, the cleric stated that President Tinubu should not ignore the mood of the nation, insisting that many Nigerians were frustrated by the state of the economy and rising cost of living.
According to him, the situation in the North is becoming more complicated politically for the ruling government.
“Tinubu, Nigeria is angry and the North, there’s nothing you can do now. They don’t like you in the North,” Ayodele said.
The outspoken cleric warned that the president must urgently reconnect with ordinary Nigerians and address the concerns of citizens if he hopes to maintain political support ahead of future elections.
Ayodele noted that insecurity, unemployment, inflation, and economic hardship were contributing to public frustration across several parts of the country. He argued that many Nigerians expected quicker improvements after the 2023 general elections but were instead facing more difficult economic realities.
The cleric further advised the Federal Government to focus more attention on policies that directly impact citizens positively, especially in areas relating to food prices, electricity supply, fuel costs, and security.
Ayodele has repeatedly made public comments on Nigeria’s political landscape and has often issued warnings to political leaders about governance and elections. While some of his predictions have generated public debate, others have attracted criticism from political observers.
His latest remarks come amid continued discussions over the state of the nation and increasing concerns among Nigerians over inflation and economic challenges.
Several opposition figures and civil society groups have also called on the Federal Government to introduce measures that would ease hardship on citizens and improve public confidence in the administration.
Despite criticism from opponents, supporters of President Tinubu have maintained that the government inherited serious economic problems and is implementing reforms aimed at stabilising the economy in the long term.
Meanwhile, Ayodele urged the president to remain cautious politically, stressing that public opinion, particularly in the northern region, could play a major role in determining future electoral outcomes if urgent steps are not taken to address growing dissatisfaction…See More
