Primate Elijah Ayodele has denied allegations of defamation made against him by former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
Kwankwaso had accused the cleric of defaming him over a prophecy in which Ayodele allegedly claimed he would betray former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi in his presidential ambition.
In a statement issued through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele clarified that his prophecy was never intended as a personal attack or an attempt to tarnish Kwankwaso’s image.
The cleric explained that he simply delivered what he said was a divine message, stressing that his prophecies are based on spiritual revelations and not personal grievances.
He stated that he has never met Kwankwaso or had any personal issues with him, adding that there was no reason for him to deliberately target the politician.
Ayodele also said the prophecy had been misunderstood and misrepresented by some individuals, including those he claimed were politically interested in Kwankwaso’s future.
According to him, if clarification had been sought earlier, he would have explained his message to avoid the misunderstanding.
He urged public figures mentioned in his prophecies to seek clarification before making accusations or issuing threats, while also warning against the manipulation of his videos for political or personal agendas.
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BACKSTORY:
The latest exchange is part of an ongoing controversy between Primate Elijah Ayodele and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso over comments linked to the 2027 political landscape.
The dispute began after Ayodele reportedly released a prophecy suggesting that Kwankwaso could betray Peter Obi in his presidential ambition, a statement that sparked strong reactions from Kwankwaso’s camp and the Kwankwasiyya Movement.
Kwankwaso’s supporters viewed the prophecy as damaging to his reputation and political alliance with Obi, especially as both figures are increasingly seen as key opposition players ahead of the next general election.
The tension escalated after reports emerged that Kwankwaso was considering legal action over the remarks, prompting Ayodele to clarify that his comments were purely prophetic and not intended as defamation.
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