The Digest:
Primate Elijah Ayodele has denied demanding ₦150 million from Power Minister Bayo Adelabu for “spiritual intercession.” According to the cleric, Adelabu approached him in desperation to become Oyo governor and was asked only to procure trumpets as an act of devotion.
Key Points:
- Primate Ayodele denied extorting ₦150 million from Minister Bayo Adelabu
- He admitted asking Adelabu to buy 1,000 saxophones/trumpets for spiritual purposes
- The cleric said the minister was desperate and “willing to give anything” to be governor
- Ayodele claimed Adelabu sent emissaries to seek his spiritual intervention
- He insisted his prophecies about Adelabu’s ambition predate their interaction
- The minister had accused Ayodele of blackmail after rejecting the demands
- Ayodele stated he is “already blessed” and does not prophesy for money
In the intersection of pulpit and politics, accusations and denials create their own storm, where spiritual guidance blurs with transactional expectation, and ambition seeks blessing at a price only faith can name.
Sources: The Cable and statements from Primate Ayodele’s media office.
