Primate Elijah Ayodele, the head of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a strong demand to the Nigerian government. In a video message that reached the public, the cleric urged authorities to either set free the detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, or take similar action against Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi.
Ayodele expressed bewilderment over what he sees as a double standard. He questioned why Nnamdi Kanu remains in custody while Sheikh Gumi, who he claims makes comparable statements, is allowed to move freely. He asserted that this inconsistency undermines the government’s credibility.
The spiritual leader warned that the current situation could lead to public unrest. He predicted that if the government does not treat both individuals equally, protests against President Bola Tinubu’s administration are inevitable. According to Ayodele, only by arresting Gumi can the government prove its seriousness and fairness.
The cleric’s remarks were made during a church service and have since sparked discussions online. The video of his statement is available for viewing.