Bayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s minister of power and former Oyo governorship candidate, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS), accusing Primate Elijah Ayodele, founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Lagos, of attempting to extort N150 million from him for “spiritual intercession” to secure his governorship bid. Adelabu has confirmed his intention to contest the 2027 Oyo governorship election.
In the petition dated October 13, 2025, signed by his aide Bolaji Tunji, Adelabu alleged that Ayodele made false prophecies to tarnish his reputation after he declined the cleric’s demands, which included a large sum of money and costly spiritual items.
Text messages reviewed by TheCable show Ayodele instructed Adelabu to provide 24 APC flags and 1,000 saxophones/trumpets, with the cheapest Nigerian grade totaling N50 million and imported Chinese grade-one instruments reaching N130 million, initially due by April 1, later extended to April 4.
The cleric claimed his requests were “instructions from God” and insisted Adelabu perform rituals, including reciting prayers and vigil acts, assuring him divine intervention would secure electoral success.
Adelabu reportedly told the cleric he could not afford the expensive items.
Following this, Ayodele publicly stated in his church that Adelabu had failed and would not become Oyo governor, describing his warnings as messages from God and daring the minister to take legal action against him.
This petition highlights allegations of spiritual blackmail and an attempt to manipulate a political process through financial and ritual demands.
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