Controversial Primate Ayodele Elijah has advised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde not to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), emphasizing that he is destined for something bigger within the party.

The Lagos-based cleric made this known in a viral video, advising Seyi Makinde to embark on a 21-day consultation with stakeholders within the party for the prophecy to come to fruition.

"You are going to higher grounds in your party," he said in the video, adding, "Don't leave your party. Start a wider consultation; you might get it or may not get it."

He added, "Seyi Makinde, there is a next chapter for you if only you follow the instructions. Right from tomorrow morning, which is Monday, September 10, start your consultation. If you want to be somebody politically, if you miss this chance, this can send you packing politically, so do something about Seyi Makinde; it is very important."

The latest prophecy by the cleric has been misinterpreted to mean he prophesied Makinde would become president someday.

Debunking the misinformation surrounding the prophecy, Osho Oluwatosin, the media aide to Primate Ayodele Elijah repudiated the multiple reports, stating categorically that there was never a time Primate Ayodele mentioned that Seyi Makinde would become Nigeria’s president.

He stated that Primate Ayodele only advised Governor Seyi Makinde to begin consultations for a higher ground in his political career but never mentioned the presidency as the higher ground.

Oluwatosin further noted that Primate Ayodele didn’t specify exactly what higher position he was talking about with his prophecy but simply advised the governor to start preparing for the next chapter politically to remain relevant after his tenure as governor.

Continuing, Oluwatosin called on journalists and media practitioners to always ensure they practice within the provisions of the law and ethics that guide the profession rather than engaging in fake news and sensationalism for the sake of traffic.

It has been brought to our attention that some highly respected news organizations are sharing reports that Primate Ayodele revealed in a prophecy that Governor Seyi Makinde will become the President of Nigeria.

This is not only disturbing but also embarrassing and disappointing that some media organizations that should uphold the ethics of the journalism profession are tarnishing the image of the profession.

Primate Ayodele’s statement was advice to Seyi Makinde regarding the next chapter of his political career, calling on him to begin 21 days of consultation to reach a higher ground in his career.

In the video quoted in these reports, Primate Ayodele clearly said that Seyi Makinde is going to a higher ground but he needs to consult adequately. He warned that if he missed the chance, he would be sent packing politically.

These were his words: "Seyi Makinde, open your eyes, do 21 days consultation now, there is a higher ground you are going to, you are going to a higher ground in your party, don’t leave your party, start a wider consultation, you may get it and you may not get it. There is a next chapter for you, if only you follow the instructions. Right from tomorrow, Monday, which is the 10th of September, start your consultation if you want to be somebody politically, if you miss this chance, this can send you packing politically."

I have watched the video multiple times, at different speeds, to see where Primate Ayodele mentioned anything like the Presidency, but I didn’t find it. Where did Oyoaffairs and its cohorts get their fake quotes from? I wonder.

This is the same way some of these news outlets reported that Primate Ayodele said Atiku would be Nigeria’s next president in 2023. They also reported in 2019 that the prophet said Bukola Saraki would be the next president of Nigeria. I wonder where they get their reports from and what their motives are for these shameful acts.

Whatever their motives may be, we don’t appreciate them, and it would be better if they refrained from lying about Primate Ayodele. If they must report his activities, they should do so with all decency. If they can’t avoid writing fake stories about him, they should kindly desist.

We also want to take this opportunity to appreciate news outlets that report Primate Ayodele’s stories accurately and within the provisions of the law and ethics that guide the journalism profession. We appreciate their support at all times.