Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Elijah Ayodele, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that his administration could face serious political consequences if it fails to take decisive steps to address the country’s worsening security situation.
The cleric issued the warning while reacting to the recent abduction of schoolchildren and their principals in Oyo State, an incident that has triggered widespread concern over the safety of citizens and the effectiveness of the nation’s security architecture.
In a statement released by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele expressed frustration over the persistent cases of kidnappings, killings and attacks across the country, insisting that the government has not done enough to guarantee the security of Nigerians.
According to him, the continued wave of insecurity reflects a failure of leadership and has left many citizens living in fear. He lamented that despite repeated warnings and suggestions, authorities have failed to implement lasting solutions to the crisis.
The cleric questioned why Nigeria continues to struggle with insecurity despite the availability of solutions, alleging that those in positions of authority often ignore valuable advice. Ayodele further argued that the latest kidnapping incident should serve as a wake-up call to the Tinubu administration, stressing that the protection of lives must remain the government’s foremost responsibility.
He warned that the security crisis could have severe political implications for the President if urgent action is not taken to reverse the trend. The cleric maintained that insecurity has become one of the defining challenges of the current administration and cautioned that public confidence in the government could continue to erode if citizens do not see meaningful improvements.
He also criticised Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over his handling of the kidnapping incident, arguing that political activities should not take precedence over urgent security concerns.
Ayodele further insisted that President Tinubu’s administration has performed poorly in tackling insecurity, warning that failure to secure the release of the abducted children and address the broader security crisis could damage the President’s re-election prospects. “Tinubu has failed woefully in terms of security. Nigeria is in pain, and if these children die, Tinubu should forget about a second term because this is how it started during Jonathan,” he warned.
Ayodele’s comments come amid growing calls for stronger security measures and renewed efforts to curb kidnappings and violent crimes across the country, particularly attacks targeting schools and vulnerable communities.
