Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, criticizes Nigerian bishops who have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term ahead of the 2027 election. Ayodele says the endorsement is driven by motives other than religious guidance.
According to reports, Ayodele argues that the bishops are “hungry” and are not acting on divine orders. He frames the move as self-interested rather than aligned with spiritual instructions, and urges attention to the basis for such endorsements. The outlets also note that Ayodele’s comments are conveyed through a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin.
While both sources focus on Ayodele’s reaction and his interpretation of the bishops’ stance, they do not provide detailed evidence or direct statements from the bishops themselves. The coverage centers on the criticism from Ayodele and the claim that the endorsement reflects political and personal interests rather than religious mandate.
