The Digest:
Minister of Power Bayo Adelabu has petitioned the DSS, accusing Primate Elijah Ayodele of demanding N150 million for “spiritual intercession” to secure his election as Oyo State governor. According to exclusive reports, the cleric allegedly requested funds and items after Adelabu rebuffed his advances.
Key Points:
- Minister Bayo Adelabu accused Primate Elijah Ayodele of extortion and blackmail in a DSS petition
- The cleric allegedly demanded N150 million and expensive items for "spiritual intercession."
- Ayodele’s list included 1,000 saxophones/trumpets worth up to N130 million and 24 APC flags
- The minister refused, stating his ambition is based on service, not spiritual manipulation
- Ayodele later publicly prophesied that Adelabu would fail to become Oyo governor
- The cleric denied extortion, saying Adelabu approached him first through emissaries
- Adelabu also petitioned the Oyo State Police Commissioner over the matter
Where prophecy meets politics, the line between spiritual guidance and solicitation can blur into allegation. This case reveals how ambition, both sacred and secular, can become entangled in storms of trust, transaction, and public truth.
Sources: The Cable
