Primate Ayodele Issues Fresh Warning to Tinubu Over ‘Bamayi’ Chant

According to report by Nigerian Tribune on Sunday, November 15, 2026, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu over the increasing spread of the ‘Bamayi’ chant, particularly across northern Nigeria, describing it as a spiritual movement aimed at removing the President from power in 2027.

Ayodele, in a statement issued by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, said the chant might appear like an ordinary political slogan but carries a deeper spiritual significance that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) should not ignore.

The cleric claimed that many northerners had lost confidence in Tinubu’s leadership and were dissatisfied with his administration.

He warned that the President could encounter unpleasant situations if he visits some parts of the core North to campaign ahead of the election.

According to him, public dissatisfaction has grown beyond political leaders, as many ordinary citizens are no longer willing to follow the positions of their representatives but are demanding a change of government.

Ayodele maintained that the ‘Bamayi’ movement could affect not only Tinubu but also some APC governors, senators and members of the House of Representatives.

He urged the President and the ruling party to understand the source of the movement and take necessary steps to address the situation, warning that failure to do so could result in widespread rejection before and during the election.

The cleric further predicted that some candidates might face difficulties exercising their voting rights because of the unfolding political situation.

However, he said voters would still turn out in large numbers despite possible attempts to disenfranchise some people.

Describing ‘Bamayi’ as the opposite of Tinubu’s popular political slogan, ‘Emilokan’, Ayodele insisted that the movement should not be treated lightly.

He added that identifying the force behind the campaign would be crucial to any effort by the President to contain its influence ahead of the 2027 general election.

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