“Settle With Tinubu or Risk Disgraceful Removal” – Primate Ayodele Warns Governor Sanwo-Olu

CreebhillsJune 6, 2025Read original

The leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church,

, has issued a strong warning to

, urging him to urgently mend reported cracks in his relationship with

or risk being removed from office.

In a statement released by his media aide,

, Primate Ayodele claimed that

amid growing speculation of tension between the governor and his political godfather, President Tinubu.

The cleric emphasized that he had

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

to halt any plans aimed at politically undermining the Lagos governor, stressing that the current crisis could lead to Sanwo-Olu’s “

” 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.

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

, and any rift between Sanwo-Olu and Tinubu could have significant implications for both the ruling

and national politics.