Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned Nigeria’s ruling party that US President Donald Trump may attempt to use former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. The prophecy, shared in a video posted on X by Chudé, revives long-running claims about foreign influence on Nigerian politics, recalling the alleged US role in the 2015 polls that saw Muhammadu Buhari defeat Jonathan.
The warning comes as Tinubu’s government faces mounting criticism over worsening economic conditions and persistent security crises, including Boko Haram attacks and banditry. Still, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown its support behind Tinubu for re-election, showing confidence in his leadership despite defections and public discontent.
Trump’s name in this context has raised eyebrows, given his limited interest in Africa during his presidency, where he cut aid and engagement. Yet, speculation about outside interference remains a recurring theme in Nigeria’s electoral landscape, particularly during high-stakes contests.
