Primate Babatunde Ayodele, the Founder of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, recounted his journey to becoming a man of God and establishing the church.
He explained that his calling came directly from God in 1994, despite initially aspiring to pursue a career in the military, law, or mass communication. He stated that he has received divine guidance through various religious affiliations before establishing his own church, which has been operating since 1994.
Regarding his prophetic abilities, Primate Ayodele clarified that his prophecies often precede events by several years. He cited an instance in 2001 when he prophesied to then-Governor Bola Tinubu that he would become the President of Nigeria.
He emphasized that his prophecies are not based on speculation or trends but are divinely inspired.
Primate Ayodele addressed criticisms about the specificity of his prophecies, explaining that he follows divine instructions when mentioning names in his prophecies. He gave examples of specific prophecies he had made about individuals and nations, noting that he sometimes chooses not to mention names based on divine guidance.
Responding to allegations of being a political prophet, he explained that when he prophesies about nations, he inadvertently becomes involved in politics. He cited instances where he accurately predicted political events in Nigeria and other countries.
Regarding his advice on palliative distribution during the COVID-19 pandemic, Primate Ayodele suggested that the government should focus on providing essential goods directly to the people rather than giving cash, which could lead to corruption. He shared his initiative of selling food items at discounted prices in his church, as a way of providing affordable food to the needy.
He vehemently denied allegations of being affiliated with any political party, emphasizing that his prophecies are solely based on divine revelations. He pointed out that his prophetic abilities extend beyond Nigeria, citing instances where he prophesied about events in other countries.
Primate Ayodele concluded by reiterating some of his recent prophecies, including warnings about security threats in Nigeria and upcoming elections in various states.
He emphasized the importance of prayer and divine intervention in addressing the challenges facing Nigeria and other nations.
