2027 Bombshell: Atiku Holds the Winning Card, But One Man Could Still Stop Him — Primate Ayodele

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar remains the leading contender for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027, but powerful forces could still derail his ambition if he continues to play what he described as “gentlemanly politics,” according to the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele.
Speaking during a church service on Sunday, Ayodele declared that the presidency is currently “in Atiku’s hand,” but warned that President Bola Tinubu’s political determination and strategic influence could alter the outcome.
“The Presidency is in Atiku’s hand, but a lot of circumstances will stop him if he continues to play gentlemanly politics because Tinubu is very desperate,” the cleric said.
Ayodele further claimed that Tinubu possesses an unmatched level of political drive, adding that the president remains a formidable force ahead of the next general election.
He also raised concerns about Tinubu’s health, urging those close to the president to pay greater attention to his wellbeing.
“Tinubu must seriously work on his health for God to help him. Health-wise, Tinubu is not okay. The family needs to take care of him. Let’s leave it that way, but that’s just the fact,” he stated.
On the political landscape in Northern Nigeria, Ayodele predicted that President Tinubu may face resistance from voters in the region despite expected reconciliation efforts by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to him, many Northern political interests are already aligning behind Atiku ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
“The Northerners are not ready to vote for Tinubu. APC will do a lot of reconciliation to persuade the Northerners, but the Northerners are coming together to vote for Atiku,” he said.
The cleric’s latest prediction adds another layer of intrigue to the growing political calculations and alliances already taking shape ahead of the 2027 presidential race.