Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned Peter Obi that his alliance with Rabiu Kwankwaso could derail his presidential ambition, predicting conflict and political disappointment ahead.
As political realignments continue ahead of the 2027 elections, a fresh warning from Primate Elijah Ayodele has stirred conversation across Nigeria’s political landscape.
According to The Eagle Online, the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church has cautioned former Anambra State governor and presidential hopeful Peter Obi against placing too much confidence in his relationship with former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso. The cleric claimed that the alliance could eventually undermine Obi’s presidential ambition rather than strengthen it.
As the source reports, Ayodele made the remarks in a statement issued through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin. In the statement, he argued that Obi is so focused on achieving his political objective that he may be overlooking developments around him that could become major obstacles in the future.
The cleric further alleged that Obi does not pay enough attention to guidance and advice, insisting that there are individuals within his political circle who may not share the same vision for his ambition. Among them, Ayodele singled out Kwankwaso, claiming the former presidential candidate is primarily motivated by personal political interests.
Ayodele went on to suggest that the partnership between Obi and Kwankwaso lacks genuine unity and could eventually result in disagreements. He claimed that any support being offered within the alliance is temporary and tied to individual ambitions rather than a shared long-term political project. Similar remarks attributed to the cleric in recent discussions have also pointed to the possibility of friction between the two politicians in the future.
The comments come at a time when opposition figures are exploring coalitions and strategic partnerships ahead of the next presidential election. With political calculations already underway, every alliance is being closely scrutinized by supporters, analysts, and party stakeholders.
It is important to note that Ayodele’s remarks are prophetic and opinion-based claims rather than verifiable political facts. Whether his predictions materialize remains to be seen. However, they have added another layer of intrigue to the ongoing conversations about opposition unity and the shape of the 2027 presidential race.
For now, Obi and Kwankwaso remain key figures in Nigeria’s opposition politics, but Ayodele’s warning is certain to keep political observers talking as the countdown to 2027 gradually gathers momentum.
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