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2027: 'Tinubu can only win Abuja with rigging, Nigeria's name will be changed' – Primate Ayodele
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has predicted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu could only win the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, in the forthcoming presidential election through rigging.
In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele said support for Tinubu was declining in the North, claiming that voters in the region were planning to vote him out of office.
He said God had given the North the power to decide who rules the country and that anyone without the region's support would most likely fail.
Ayodele also said Tinubu's reported choice of Abdulazeez Yari as his campaign director general would not change the situation, claiming that northern voters had already made up their minds.
He warned that unless the president took appropriate steps, voters in the region would do everything possible to remove him from power.
The cleric also identified some states where he claimed the ruling party faced challenges ahead of the election.
"The North hates Tinubu's candidacy, and even with Yari as DG, they are adamant to vote Tinubu because what is happening now is just nemesis. God has given the North the power to decide who rules Nigeria.
"It is wherever they decide that the pendulum will switch to. Tinubu will have problems in some northern states, including Adamawa, Katsina, Jigawa, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Bauchi. Abuja too is shaking, and it can only be gotten through rigging. Yobe, Gombe and Kebbi are divided.
"It can still change if the president knows what to do, but they are shaking already. Yari cannot do the mending. It's all about time, and the date for the election is not a victory date for Tinubu," he said.
Ayodele also predicted that Nigeria's name would eventually be changed, arguing that the name had been spiritually contaminated and was affecting governance in the country.
He claimed that the name had spiritual implications for the nation's leadership and could prevent governments from knowing what to do, even when their intentions were good.
"The name Nigeria is affecting leadership of this great nation. It will eventually be changed when God opens the eyes of some leaders. The name is contaminated and has serious spiritual implications on the nation.
"It will not make the government know what to do when they get to power, even if they have good intentions. The name doesn't have a good aura and will cause setbacks. You may not understand, but when it's time, people will know better," he said.
2027: ‘Tinubu can only win Abuja with rigging, Nigeria’s name will be changed’ – Primate Ayodele
The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, says the party is in the 2027 election race to win and not to make numbers.
Baba-Ahmed made this statement at a strategic retreat organised for the party's leadership and candidates.
He charged the party's candidates to go out and convince Nigerians that PRP deserves their trust and their votes in 2027.
According to him, the party has the best presidential candidate in Donald Duke, adding that history and character have moulded him to lead Nigeria out of its current challenges to a deserved status of affluence, security and unity.
He also said that Duke's running mate, Malam Sule Mohammed, is a study in principled loyalty, excellence in personal and professional life and unparalleled humility, which is tragically rare in current leaders.
Baba-Ahmed said the party also has governorship candidates who will be models of competent leadership, integrity and courage, stressing that they are candidates who will embody service, sacrifice and humility.
"We are PRP. We're in the 2027 race to win not to make numbers. We are products of a great tradition which insists that Nigeria can be great enough for all those who work honestly, and a nation which has the same place for the weak and the vulnerable as it has for those who are trusted with power or possess wealth," Baba-Ahmed said.
According to him, the party is under no illusions that its tasks will be easy, stating that the party will be competing in very hostile environments where incumbents fear change, while PRP champions it.
He said the party will find resistance from politicians who bribe the people for their future, while PRP asks for trust and the courage to choose quality and integrity.
On his part, the party's presidential candidate, Donald Duke, took a swipe at the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, saying it is enjoying too much advantage when it comes to campaign visibility.
According to him, opposition parties are finding it hard to get venues and places to put their adverts as the 2027 elections draw near.
He said the problem is making it harder and harder for opposition candidates to reach voters in different parts of the country.
Nigerian female tennis umpire, Rose Onoja Abu, has earned recognition after officiating at the WTA 125 tournament in Luanda, Angola, marking a significant milestone in her professional career and another proud moment for Nigerian tennis.
Sports247 reports that the tournament made history as the first-ever WTA 125 event to be staged on African soil, bringing an important international women’s tennis competition to the continent. Abu’s involvement as an official at the landmark event further highlights Nigeria’s growing presence beyond the playing court in international tennis.
Her appointment and participation represent an encouraging achievement for Nigerian sports officiating, particularly for women working to establish themselves in the highly competitive world of international tennis administration.
Officiating at a tournament of this level requires professionalism, consistency, sound judgement and a strong understanding of the rules of the game. Abu’s presence at the Luanda event reflects the value of dedication and sustained commitment to developing a career in sports officiating.
The achievement also provides inspiration for aspiring Nigerian umpires and other sports professionals, demonstrating that opportunities at the highest levels can emerge through discipline, diligence and continuous improvement.
For Nigerian tennis, milestones such as this are important in showcasing the contributions of officials who help drive the sport forward, often away from the spotlight enjoyed by players.
While the WTA 125 assignment represents a significant step in Abu’s journey, it could also serve as a platform for greater opportunities on the international stage.
With consistency and continued dedication, the ambition of seeing a Nigerian umpire officiate at a Grand Slam tournament remains a possibility worth pursuing.
Congratulations to Rose Onoja Abu on this remarkable achievement. The journey continues, and a Grand Slam appearance could be the next milestone.
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