Primate Ayodele Sends Strong Message to Nnamdi Kanu: “The People Who Love You Are No More”

According to a report from a video posted on Primate Elijah Ayodele’s official Facebook page on October 9, 2026, the cleric addressed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu with the statement, “Nnamdi Kanu, I want you to know that the people who love you are no more.” The remark, as provided, has drawn attention to the relationship between the detained separatist leader and those who support him.

Primate Ayodele, the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, is known for making public declarations and predictions concerning Nigerian politics, security and other national issues. His comments have frequently attracted media attention, particularly when they concern prominent political figures and controversial national matters.

Kanu remains a prominent figure in discussions about the agitation for self-determination in southeastern Nigeria. As the leader of IPOB, he has been at the centre of a long-running legal case that has generated considerable debate about his continued detention, his trial and the wider political implications of the situation.

In June 2026, Punch Newspapers reported that Ayodele had called on the Federal Government to release Kanu. The report also covered the cleric’s warning about possible protests if concerns surrounding Kanu’s case were not addressed. This demonstrates that Ayodele has previously spoken publicly about the IPOB leader and the circumstances surrounding his detention.

In July 2026, The Sun Nigeria also reported Ayodele’s criticism of what he described as an injustice arising from Kanu’s continued detention while some individuals described as repentant terrorists had received presidential pardons. The cleric argued that the situation raised questions about fairness and justice in the country.

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