Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has clarified the controversy surrounding his prophecy about the U.S. presidential election.
Primate Ayodele responded to critics after his prediction was ‘misunderstood; following the election results, where Donald Trump emerged victorious.
He explained that his prophecy was taken out of context, stating that he never said Trump would lose in the November election.
Instead, the cleric clarified, his prophecy applied specifically if the election were held in September. “If the U.S. election had been held in September, Trump would not have won,” Ayodele emphasized.
This explanation was released on Saturday through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, who conveyed Ayodele’s thoughts to PM News.
The controversial prophecy, made on September 29, stated that “if there is an election today, Trump will not win.” Primate Ayodele also expressed that Kamala Harris could “shock the world,” adding that her policies might be seen as more beneficial than Trump’s.
Despite the prophecy’s specificity, it sparked reactions when Trump ultimately won the November election, leading to misunderstandings about Ayodele’s prediction.
Addressing his critics, Primate Ayodele pointed out that the prophecy was clear. “It didn’t mean the result would stay the same if the election happened later,” he noted, remarking that those familiar with basic English should understand this point.
Ayodele also said he provided further prophecies as the election date neared, yet these were overlooked by critics focusing on the initial statement.
A later video prophecy urged Kamala Harris to focus on securing five specific states if she hoped to win the election. Ayodele advised her to “work hard in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and California,” warning that Trump could secure victory if she lost these key areas.
The cleric reminded Harris that underestimating Trump’s influence would be risky. “Don’t think Trump’s approach will stop people from voting for him,” Ayodele had warned, saying that Harris needed a decisive win in her strongholds to ensure victory.
Despite Ayodele’s guidance, Harris lost ground in several of the states he highlighted, with only California going in her favor, a loss Ayodele attributed to her campaign strategy.
For those alleging his prophecy was incorrect, Ayodele challenged them to examine the full scope of his predictions, not just one statement.
“Selecting only one prophecy from many just to prove a point is wrong,” he said, adding that this type of journalism was biased and intended to discredit him.
Ayodele also explained that prophecy is complex and requires careful interpretation. He defended his record, saying he often advises candidates on the steps they should take to fulfill prophecies.
Drawing from biblical examples, Ayodele referenced the story of Prophet Jonah, who initially predicted the destruction of Nineveh but later reported God’s decision to spare the city after its people repented.
Ayodele added, “If we judge prophecies without understanding them, we risk missing valuable insights.”
Referring to the Bible, Ayodele also mentioned the story of Prophet Isaiah, who told King Hezekiah he would die but then returned to announce that God had added fifteen years to the king’s life after his prayers.
The cleric emphasized that God’s will is often influenced by human actions, prayer, and repentance, and that prophets provide warnings, not fixed outcomes.
Addressing his critics, Ayodele urged them to “understand prophecies better before jumping to conclusions.”
He suggested that Kamala Harris might have achieved victory if she had acted on his advice.
