August 1: Primate Ayodele Asserts Tinubu Won’t Listen Without Protest

 

Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has asserted that President Bola Tinubu’s administration will not address the grievances of Nigerians unless the planned nationwide protest on August 1 proceeds as intended. Primate Ayodele views the protest as a crucial wake-up call for the President, senators, and state governors.

Tinubu's Administration Criticized

In a statement issued by his spokesman, Oluwatosin Osho, Primate Ayodele criticized the Tinubu administration for failing to adequately address the issues of hardship and hunger plaguing the nation. He emphasized that protest is the only means through which the government can truly understand and feel the people's pain.

Protest as a Wake-Up Call

Primate Ayodele clarified that while he does not advocate for protests as a solution to the current hardships, he believes that such actions serve as a necessary check and balance for the government.

The protest is a wake-up call for the government. It is not a solution, but it will make the President, governors, and senators wake up. It will be a form of check and balance.

Peaceful and Civil Approaches Urged

Primate Ayodele urged protesters to maintain peace and civility in their actions to avoid plunging the country into chaos. He stressed the importance of avoiding violence to prevent anarchy.

I also want to urge protesters not to put the country into a state of anarchy; they should be civil and peaceful in their approaches to the government.

Conclusion

In summary, Primate Elijah Ayodele has highlighted the importance of the planned August 1 protest as a means to compel President Tinubu's administration to listen to the people's grievances. While he does not endorse protests as a definitive solution, he believes that such actions are necessary to awaken government officials to the pressing issues of hardship and hunger in Nigeria.