Settle with Tinubu or Risk Disgraceful Removal – Primate Ayodele warns Governor Sanwo-Olu
The leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele , has issued a strong warning to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu , urging him to urgently mend reported cracks in his relationship with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu or risk being removed from office.
In a statement released by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin , Primate Ayodele claimed that powerful political forces are plotting to unseat Sanwo-Olu amid growing speculation of tension between the governor and his political godfather, President Tinubu.
The cleric emphasized that he had foreseen the fallout between the two leaders at the beginning of Sanwo-Olu’s second term, but his warning went unheeded.
“I said it earlier that Sanwo-Olu and Tinubu would fight. The real conflict hasn’t even started. If Sanwo-Olu isn’t careful, he will be removed,” Ayodele said.
He pleaded with President Tinubu to halt any plans aimed at politically undermining the Lagos governor, stressing that the current crisis could lead to Sanwo-Olu’s “ disgraceful removal ” if not resolved quickly.
“I want to beg Tinubu not to allow them to remove Sanwo-Olu. I’m calling on the governor to reconcile and avoid disgrace. Unfortunately, there are no true elders in politics anymore—only opportunists,” Ayodele added.
“Reconciliation is the key to survival” – Ayodele
Primate Ayodele further advised Sanwo-Olu to remain calm, avoid pride, and refrain from listening to aides or associates who may be encouraging him to challenge the situation head-on.
“Sanwo-Olu must understand that people are only with him now because he’s in power. Once he leaves, the respect will vanish. Anyone urging him to be strong-hearted is setting him up for failure. If he doesn’t retrace his steps, he’ll be removed in 2026—and prayers won’t save him then.”
The warning comes at a politically sensitive time as Lagos remains a strategic state in Nigeria’s power structure , and any rift between Sanwo-Olu and Tinubu could have significant implications for both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and national politics.
