The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has raised a startling alarm over the growing insecurity in Benue State, describing it as a man-made crisis orchestrated by individuals within both the state and federal government.
Speaking on Sunday through a statement issued by his Media Aide, Oluwatosin Osho, the prominent cleric warned that the ongoing violence in Benue is not merely a coincidence but a calculated move to destabilize President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
“The people causing insecurity in Benue are in the government system, even in the state and federal. Nobody wants to hear their names because it will be very shocking. The problem in Benue is man-made and is initiated by people,” Primate Ayodele said.
He further explained that some of the key players behind the crisis are deeply embedded within the government and are leveraging the chaos to weaken Tinubu’s position.
“President Tinubu needs to wake up to these insecurity problems; they want to use it to destabilize his government, and if he doesn’t arise to tackle the political reasons behind insecurity, he will pay greatly for it,” he added.
According to a report by Hobnob News, Primate Ayodele cautioned the president against being swayed by political praise singers, emphasizing that they are oblivious to the long-term impact insecurity could have on his leadership and political future.
“I am not anyone’s friend, but Tinubu should wake up. Don’t let them be singing Hosanna for you. Insecurity is a serious matter,” the prophet declared.
Primate Ayodele’s revelation comes at a time when Benue State continues to grapple with violent attacks and displacement of communities, raising urgent questions about the root causes and the role of political actors in the crisis.
