US military threat: Don’t beg Trump, he’s trying to make money from Nigeria – Primate Ayodele tells Tinubu

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to beg President Donald Trump of the United States, US, over the recent military threats against Nigeria due to reported killings of Christians.

In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele urged Tinubu not to put himself in a position where he would be at the mercy of the US President but to quickly tackle insecurity, as it would affect his chances in 2027.

The prophet revealed that he had warned years ago that insecurity would affect Tinubu’s government, but he was ignored.

He called on the president to quickly address the issue; otherwise, he would have serious problems.

Primate Ayodele said: “Don’t travel to go and beg Trump; he wants to make money. Tinubu shouldn’t be at his mercy; rather, he should go to God and work well on insecurity.

“I have said that insecurity will cost his government a lot; all he needs to do is wake up and ensure he tackles security well.”

The prophet stated that Nigeria’s issue is beyond genocide and that it is just an excuse Trump wants to use to negotiate for Nigeria’s resources.

He urged Tinubu to be patient because he would be given different options, which he needs to be careful about to avoid making the wrong decision.

“The matter of Nigeria is beyond genocide. Tinubu isn’t Trump’s friend from the onset, and what the US wants to do is negotiate with Tinubu for Nigeria’s resources.

“This matter needs to be addressed with patience because they will give Tinubu different options, but he must not do the wrong thing,” he said.

He explained that Nigeria can solve its problems if the government is ready, while noting that Trump’s concern isn’t a genuine one.

“It is only Nigeria that can solve its problems; a stranger can’t solve problems for Nigeria. Trump isn’t God; he just wants to make money. He is an oppressor.

“If the US has a genuine mission, they should work with the Nigerian government; the threat was unnecessary.”