Tinubu: In Rivers, You Can’t Get 3 Million Votes; What Fubara Is Saying Is Political Talk – Ayodele

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Tinubu against expecting three million votes from Rivers State in the 2027 general elections, describing the political statements coming from Governor Siminalayi Fubara as mere political talk.

Ayodele made this statement in a recent video posted on his official Facebook page on Monday, November 9, 2026, while speaking about Tinubu’s electoral chances in Rivers State and the political situation involving the governor.

According to the cleric, the president should not expect to secure three million votes from the oil-rich state, suggesting that such an expectation does not reflect the political reality on the ground.

He also dismissed Fubara’s political remarks as political talk, indicating that the governor’s statements should not necessarily be interpreted as a reflection of the actual voting strength or electoral support Tinubu could receive in the state.

In his words, “In Rivers you cannot get 3 million votes, what Fubara is saying is political talk.”

The prediction comes amid continuing political developments in Rivers State, where the relationship between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, has remained a major issue in the state’s political landscape.

Wike, who currently serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has been at the centre of the political disagreement involving the governor and lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly.

The crisis previously escalated into a major constitutional and political dispute, prompting President Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State in March 2025. The declaration resulted in the suspension of Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members of the state legislature for six months.

The political situation has continued to generate discussions about the influence of key political figures and the possible direction of Rivers State ahead of the 2027 elections.

Tinubu’s electoral prospects in the state are also attracting attention as political actors begin considering alliances and strategies that could determine the outcome of the next presidential contest.

Ayodele’s latest remarks suggest that the president may not achieve the three million votes being projected or expected from Rivers State, despite the political assurances surrounding his chances.

His comments also highlight the uncertainty surrounding the state’s political structure and the influence of the ongoing disagreements involving its major political actors.

However, the cleric’s statement remains a political prediction, as the actual voting strength and electoral choices of Rivers residents will be determined when Nigerians head to the polls in 2027.

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