‘2027: ‘Bamayi’ is spiritual movement to remove Tinubu from power – Primate Ayodele

According to a report by Daily Post on Sunday November 15, 2026, Primate Ayodele has described the growing “Bamayi” chant in northern Nigeria as a spiritual movement aimed at removing President Bola Tinubu from office, warning that the development could pose a serious challenge to the ruling party ahead of the next election.

The Spiritual Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church made the remarks in a statement issued by his Media Assistant, Osho Oluwatosin. He explained that “Bamayi” was not merely a popular expression but a spiritual campaign against Tinubu’s continued stay in power.

His comments followed an incident on Friday when Tinubu was reportedly booed by a group of angry youths at the Shehu Shagari Central Mosque in Abuja after attending Juma’at prayers.

As the President departed the mosque with his entourage, some youths reportedly chanted “ba ma so”, a Hausa expression meaning “we don’t want”.

Reacting, Ayodele said the movement was gaining momentum across northern Nigeria, where he claimed many residents had lost confidence in Tinubu’s leadership. He warned that the President could face an unfavourable reception if he visited the region to campaign.

The cleric further argued that northern residents were increasingly unwilling to follow the political direction of their leaders and were demanding a change of government.

He also cautioned that the movement could extend beyond Tinubu to affect governors, senators and members of the House of Representatives, adding that the ruling party had yet to understand its significance.

Ayodele maintained that the movement had an identifiable source and would be difficult to contain unless its origin was discovered.

Describing “Bamayi” as the opposite of “Emilokan”, he warned of widespread rejection before and during the election.

“They must not joke with it but quickly adjust and do all that is needful,” he stated, urging Tinubu not to underestimate the movement and its potential political consequences.

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