“I Never Defamed Kwankwaso, I Only Delivered God's Message” — Ayodele


 

By Abdulahi Musa 


The General Overseer of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has dismissed allegations of defamation leveled against former Kano State Governor and vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, insisting that his comments were purely prophetic and not intended to tarnish the politician's image.


Ayodele's reaction follows a legal threat by Kwankwaso, who recently issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the cleric, demanding a retraction and public apology over remarks suggesting that he could betray his political ally, Peter Obi. Kwankwaso's legal team also threatened a N10 billion defamation lawsuit if the demands were not met.


Responding to the allegations, Ayodele maintained that he merely conveyed a divine message and did not set out to defame or malign the former governor. According to him, prophecies are spiritual warnings meant to guide individuals and nations, not attacks on personal character.


The cleric explained that his comments regarding the political relationship between Obi and Kwankwaso were based on revelations he received, stressing that prophets are obligated to deliver messages as they come from God, regardless of how uncomfortable such messages may appear.


Ayodele further stated that Kwankwaso may have misunderstood the intention behind the prophecy, emphasizing that there was no personal animosity between them. He noted that throughout his years in ministry, he has consistently delivered prophetic messages to political leaders, business figures and public office holders without fear or favour.


The controversy stems from a viral video in which Ayodele allegedly warned Peter Obi to be cautious of Kwankwaso, claiming the former Kano governor could eventually betray him. The comments sparked widespread debate in political circles and prompted legal action from Kwankwaso's camp, which described the statements as false, malicious and damaging to his reputation.


Despite the legal threat, Ayodele insisted that prophetic messages should not be interpreted as defamatory statements, reiterating that he only communicated what he believed God revealed to him.


The development has added another layer to the growing political discourse surrounding the emerging alliance between Obi and Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 general election, with observers closely watching how the dispute between the cleric and the former governor unfolds.

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