During a service in Lagos, Ayodele emphasized that the concerns raised by Onaiyekan represent the broader sentiments of Nigerians and should not be overlooked.

He praised Onaiyekan for his courage in confronting the President, contrasting this with the silence of several other religious leaders who have not provided similar counsel. Ayodele remarked, “I give it to Archbishop Onaiyekan for what he has said to the president. Leave him, if Tinubu likes let him take or not, but there is anger and hunger in the land.”

The cleric highlighted that current economic difficulties and widespread public frustration must be acknowledged, warning that material incentives would not sway voters in the upcoming 2027 presidential election if these issues persist. He stressed that Nigerians would express their grievances at the ballot box, asserting, “By the election, you will see how people will show their grievances; rice and money will not stop it.” Ayodele advised the President to prioritize governance over the influence of political aides, cautioning that such advisors could lead him to failure, asserting that “Tinubu will lose this election.”

Ayodele’s urgent remarks resonate during a time of intense dialogue regarding the nation’s economic state and echo the recent calls by Cardinal Onaiyekan for the Federal Government to implement more decisive measures to alleviate the hardships faced by many Nigerians.