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The Digest:

Primate Elijah Ayodele has publicly dismissed allegations by Minister of Power Bayo Adelabu that he attempted to extort N150 million for spiritual support in a gubernatorial bid.

Key Points:
  • Ayodele mocked the allegation during a church service, calling Adelabu “a boy” who is bitter over a failed governorship ambition.
  • He insisted that N150 million is insufficient to buy his shoes, dismissing the extortion claims as baseless.
  • The minister had petitioned the DSS, accusing Ayodele of demanding money and musical instruments for spiritual intervention.
  • Adelabu claimed that refusal led to negative prophecies intended to damage his reputation.
  • Ayodele stated his prophecies are not for impression or inquiry, but divine messages to be accepted or rejected.
  • The cleric portrayed himself as carrying “something bigger” than personal gain.
  • The public clash highlights tensions between spiritual figures and political elites over influence and authenticity.
The dispute reveals how prophecy, politics, and perception intertwine in Nigeria’s public sphere, where spiritual authority is both a shield and a weapon in battles over power and credibility.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Daily Trust