Primate Ayodele warns Nigerians not to risk lives for politicians
Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has cautioned Nigerians against sacrificing themselves for politicians. He emphasized that political figures often exploit supporters and abandon them after elections. Ayodele highlighted that politicians are usually friends behind the scenes, regardless of public rivalries. He also warned that religious leaders, including pastors, can be used and discarded by politicians.
What we know
- Primate Elijah Ayodele advised Nigerians, especially youths, not to allow politicians to manipulate them into violence during elections.
- He stressed that politicians like Tinubu and Atiku are friends, despite the rivalry among their supporters.
- Ayodele warned that those who risk their lives for politicians are often left to face the consequences alone.
- He noted that politicians can also exploit pastors and then abandon them after achieving their goals.
- The cleric urged young Nigerians to be cautious and not to blindly praise or defend politicians at the expense of their own safety.
