Nigerian spiritual leader Primate Elijah Ayodele issued a direct response to critics from Liberia’s ruling Unity Party (UP), reaffirming his controversial prophetic messages regarding Liberia’s leadership and political future.
Speaking during a church service at the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church in Lagos, Nigeria, the cleric addressed government officials who had attacked his character following his public declarations.
Ayodele stated that his declarations serve as a divine warning, reiterating that his duty as a prophet is to deliver spiritual messages regardless of personal or political backlash.
He explicitly claimed that the current administration “does not understand” the demands of governance and labeled the current political climate in Liberia as a period of confusion.
He maintained his forecast that Liberia faces unprecedented economic hardship, noting that citizens will fully comprehend the gravity of the situation only after the president’s term concludes.
Addressing Unity Party critics and state officials who called him names, he dismissed the pushback and stated that the truth of his spiritual counsel remains absolute.
The friction between the Nigerian cleric and Liberian ruling party officials intensified following high-profile political statements made during a major church event in Lagos.
Ayodele boldly prophesied that former Liberian President George Weah will unseat the incumbent, Joseph Boakai, in the next presidential election.
This declaration was made alongside former President Weah, who attended the commissioning ceremony of INRI’s 10,000-seat auditorium and publicly referred to Ayodele as his spiritual father
Prior to the Nigerian Spiritual Leader response, Mo Ali strongly rebuked Nigerian Bishop Primate Elijah Ayodele, calling him a “zogo” (a Liberian slang term used to describe a rogue, street hustler, or petty criminal).
Ali’s scathing response came after Primate Ayodele, the spiritual leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, released a controversial prophecy concerning Liberia’s presidency. In his prediction, Ayodele claimed that Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai (JNB) would rule the country for 24 years. [
Mo Ali wrote, “Here is the Nigerian zogo pretending to be a pastor,” directly attacking the cleric’s credibility and spiritual authenticity.
Ali and other Liberian commenters dismissed the prophecy as unrealistic and politically motivated, arguing that it does not serve Liberia’s interests or align with political realities.
The response suggested that the “man of God” is seeking attention or financial favor rather than delivering genuine divine messages.
Primate Elijah Ayodele is a well-known political prophet who regularly releases highly publicized “Warnings to the Nations,” targeting African heads of state, elections, and global events. However, his predictions often draw heavy criticism from public figures across West Africa who accuse him of using fear-mongering tactics or crafting politically biased predictions to gain influence.
Earlier Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillion strongly dismissed the 2029 political prophecies delivered by Nigerian cleric, the head of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church.
The friction between the two public figures escalated after Primate Ayodele hosted former Liberian President George Weah at his mega-church auditorium commissioning in Lagos. During the event, Ayodele declared Weah the “incoming President of Liberia,” prophesied that he would unseat current President Joseph Boakai in the 2029 elections, and claimed Liberia would collapse into severe economic crisis and hardship under the current administration.
In a formal public statement via his legislative networks, Senator Dillon analyzed the situation, arguing that the prophecies are born out of political partnership rather than divine intervention.
Dillon pointed out that from all public photos and videos, it is transparently clear that Primate Ayodele and George Weah are “good friends and political partners”.
He stated that the “Man of God” possesses a clear personal dislike for President Boakai, which means all of his declarations are heavily biased, partial, and delivered purely as political rhetoric.
Dillon emphasized that he was initially concerned about Ayodele’s declarations until he reviewed the cleric’s historical predictions regarding Liberia’s 2023 presidential election—which failed to materialize as predicted.
He urged Liberians not to be swayed by the doomsday economic forecasts, categorizing them as an attempt to stoke political panic and undermine the sitting government.
Early Sunday morning, Gbarpulu county Senator Amara Konneh publicly called on Liberians to condemn derogatory statements made by Nigerian pastor Primate Elijah Ayodele against Liberian President Joseph Boakai. Primate Elijah Ayodele, head of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church in Nigeria, released a video prophecy calling President Boakai “confused,” predicting a heavy economic crisis, a “dirty fight” between the President and the Vice President, and suggesting that Boakai should resign.
Senator Konneh, representing Gbarpolu County, emphasized that while political criticism within a democracy is normal and necessary, external insults directed at the highest office of Liberia undermine the dignity of the state.
Senator Konneh and other civic leaders argued that regardless of political alignments or domestic disagreements with the administration, the presidency deserves institutional respect from external actors.
Konneh noted that Liberians must stop fostering a toxic internal culture of disrespect toward their own leaders, as it emboldens outsiders to treat the country’s leadership with similar disregard.
Meanwhile, many citizens have rallied behind the call, pointing out that the foreign pastor should instead focus on internal challenges facing Nigeria rather than injecting instability into Liberian politics
A Liberia living in the Rwanda, stated that ‘ as a Liberian, and he feel deeply troubled by the statements made by Primate Elijah Ayodele, a Nigerian pastor, who called our President “confused” and demanded his resignation’.
“This kind of derogatory language is not only wrong; it is harmful and completely out of line.
As a Nigerian, the pastor should also reflect on his own country—Nigeria, too, is grappling with immense challenges: insecurity, violence, and a President who, like many in leadership, is advanced in age.
Instead of using his platform to sow discord in Liberia, he should focus on addressing his own nation’s urgent needs.
These attacks are not from God; they are distractions that destabilize both our countries.
As Liberians, we will not stand by and let outsiders degrade our leadership while they ignore their own crises.
We must reject this kind of external interference, stand firm in respect for our President, and focus on our own path forward.
Respect for our President matters, no matter what our personal opinions or political differences may be. The office must be respected at all times.” The Liberia Student living in Kigali stated
