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Primate Ayodele Warns of Hardship and Economic Crisis in Nigeria by 2025
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, made alarming predictions about Nigeria’s economic situation during a press conference on Friday.
He forewarned that the country would experience intensified hardship in 2025, stating that an “economic blackout” is on the horizon.
This dire forecast suggests that citizens may reach a breaking point and revolt against the government.
In his statement, delivered by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele emphasized the government’s failure to alleviate the suffering of Nigerian citizens.
He criticized the administration for neglecting its responsibilities, which has exacerbated the current economic challenges facing the nation.
The clergy highlighted that while Nigerians are already enduring significant hardships, conditions are expected to worsen unless immediate and effective action is taken by the government.
Primate Ayodele’s concerns are rooted in the rising costs of basic commodities.
He predicts that prices will skyrocket, with rice potentially costing as much as N150,000 and beans exceeding N200,000.
He expressed frustration over the government’s inability to address these issues, asserting that the lack of action to lower food prices is contributing to the growing suffering among citizens.
According to him, the government’s approach to tackling economic issues is insufficient, and he pointed out that the operational refineries would not resolve the broader problems plaguing Nigeria’s economy.
He stated, “People are suffering and have not enjoyed any benefits from this government; instead, they face increasing suffering and agony.”
Primate Ayodele warned that the economic difficulties facing Nigerians will escalate, predicting that the hardships in 2025 will be three times greater than what the populace currently endures.
He urged the government to act decisively to prevent widespread discontent among citizens, cautioning that failure to do so could lead to civil unrest.
The Primate pointed out that the rising costs of essential items such as kerosene, gas, and diesel are indicative of deeper systemic issues within the country.
He criticized the administration for its inability to remove ineffective officials, noting the surprising comfort of the president amid rampant economic irresponsibility.
“The economic situation will worsen significantly next year unless the government takes corrective measures,” he stated.
“There is a profound rot within our systems, and unless we see a commitment to genuine reform, we are bound to face severe consequences.”
Primate Ayodele’s statements highlight a growing concern among citizens regarding the government’s efficacy in addressing the pressing economic issues in Nigeria.
With many Nigerians feeling the strain of these challenges, his warnings serve as a call for urgent and meaningful action from those in power to avert potential unrest and ensure a more stable future for the nation.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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