Primate Babatunde Ayodele warns President Bola Tinubu not to proceed with the October 1 Independence Day parade, saying there could be “danger” if the event goes ahead. Ayodele delivers the warning in a video posted on X ahead of Nigeria’s Independence Day celebrations.
Both outlets report that, in addition to the parade warning, Ayodele also calls on Nigerians to avoid accepting gifts or inducements from politicians ahead of the 2027 general elections and to vote according to their conscience. The sources describe the cleric’s broader message as urging citizens to be prayerful and vigilant as the country marks Independence Day. While the reports align on the timing and core warnings, they do not provide specific details about the nature or source of the “danger” Ayodele cites.
In their coverage, the outlets focus primarily on Ayodele’s appeal to cancel the parade and his election-related counsel, with no direct response from Tinubu or government officials included in the provided summaries.
