LP Chieftain Oluchi Oparah Slams Primate Ayodele Over Claims Igbos Are Cursed and Can’t Be President

….Controversial clergyman urged to join partisan politics amid claims he was never called by God

Oluchi Oparah, Former National Treasurer of Labour Party, has reacted to a viral video where Prophet Primate Elijah Ayodele claimed Igbos are cursed and can never be president, even with many Peter Obis in Nigeria.

Primate Ayodele asserted harshly that Igbos are the problem of Nigeria rather than Hausas and blamed internal divisions and political betrayals among the Igbos for their struggles for political leadership.

The controversial clergyman went as far as saying that the Igbos are under a curse that will prevent them from becoming president unless they change through unity and wisdom.

Primate Elijah Ayodele is the leader and spiritual head of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, known for his prophetic abilities. He is a prominent Nigerian religious figure frequently involved in making prophecies about political events and national issues in Nigeria and Africa. Primate Ayodele is also known for his public statements and warnings related to governance, security, and social matters in Nigeria.

His church is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

He has been involved in making notable political predictions, such as the 2026 Osun State governorship election outcome and other national events.

He often addresses contemporary issues, including warnings to political leaders and responses to criticism of his prophecies

Oluchi Oparah’s reference to the video to highlight the controversial and inflammatory nature of the claim made against the Igbos.

According to her, These statements have ignited strong reactions given the sensitive and complex ethnic and political issues in Nigeria surrounding the Igbo presidency and Peter Obi’s role.

Primate Ayodele, this message is long overdue.

Your constant attacks on the Igbo people and your careless prophecies that promote tribal hostility have become embarrassing, reckless, and completely unbecoming of someone who claims to stand on God’s altar. A man of God should speak truth, justice, and compassion not hatred, not division, and certainly not political propaganda disguised as prophecy.

“Your obsession with making political statements while ignoring the real suffering in this country is shameful and embarrassing. Banditry is destroying communities. Hunger is killing families. Insecurity is gripping Nigeria. Yet instead of using your platform to condemn injustice or demand accountability from those in power, you have chosen the weaker path: attacking an innocent tribe that has committed no crime other than existing. A tribe that has contributed immensely to the unity, growth and economy of this nation.”

“Your role is not to provoke ethnic wars. Your role is not to insult millions of Nigerians. Your role is not to elevate one group while demonizing another. If you have lost the moral strength to preach the true gospel, then step away from the pulpit. Do not use God’s name to fuel tribal hatred.”

Let it be clear:

“A prophet who cannot speak against oppression has no right to speak against any tribe.

A preacher who cannot confront bad leadership has no moral authority to condemn innocent citizens.”

“If politics excites you so much, then stop pretending.

Resign from the altar and declare your political ambition openly.

But do not continue hiding behind “prophecy” to push dangerous rhetoric that threatens national unity.”

Nigeria is tired of religious leaders who use fear to manipulate followers, who twist scriptures to serve political interests, and who scatter instead of gather. You are contributing to the very problems you claim to see. You are tearing down the same nation you claim to pray for.

A true man of God builds peace.

A true prophet defends the oppressed.

A true spiritual leader carries responsibility—not tribal bitterness.

So choose your path now:

Either speak as a true messenger of God, or leave the altar and face politics like every other politician.

But this double life of mixing prophecy with tribalism must end.

This statement has sparked widespread controversy and debate, with many finding it troubling as it mixes religious prophecy with political commentary on the Igbo people’s history and political aspirations in Nigeria. The future, according to Ayodele, depends on unity and working together beyond ethnic lines.