BREAKING: Ayodele: Can We Pray For You & Let Them Seize Any Of Your Children & See If It Is Beyond Your Power?

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Elijah Ayodele, has launched a scathing attack on Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over his handling of security challenges involving kidnapped children, declaring that the governor would never succeed in any future presidential bid.

Ayodele, known for his outspoken comments on national issues, accused Makinde of failing to demonstrate the level of urgency required in responding to cases involving abducted minors. The cleric expressed outrage over remarks suggesting that some security matters were beyond the governor’s control, insisting that elected leaders must take responsibility for the protection of citizens.

Speaking during a recent address, Ayodele said it was shameful for any governor to claim helplessness when young children were in captivity.

“Shame to you, Seyi Makinde, shame to you, yet you still have the guts to declare your ambition. You will never win,” Ayodele said.

The cleric recalled that he had previously made similar comments and maintained that his position remained unchanged. According to him, the issue at stake involved vulnerable children rather than adults, making the situation even more disturbing.

“We are talking about small children. We are not talking about old people. Small children of one year, two years, three years, and you are saying it is beyond your power,” he stated.

Ayodele argued that public office holders often fail to appreciate the pain experienced by affected families until they find themselves in similar situations. He challenged political leaders to imagine how they would react if members of their own families were victims of abduction.

“If it is Seyi Makinde’s son or daughter that are in captivity, would it still be beyond his power?” Ayodele asked.

The cleric further intensified his criticism, questioning whether any parent in a position of authority would remain passive if their own children were involved.

“Can we pray for you and let them seize any of your children and see if it is beyond your power?” he added.

The fiery remarks come amid growing concerns over insecurity and kidnapping incidents in various parts of the country. Security experts and civil society groups have repeatedly called on federal and state governments to strengthen intelligence gathering and improve responses to abduction cases, particularly those involving children.

Ayodele maintained that leadership requires decisive action and accountability, stressing that citizens expect elected officials to exhaust every available means to secure the release of kidnapped victims.

The cleric also suggested that perceived failures in addressing security concerns could have political consequences for leaders seeking higher office in the future. According to him, Nigerians would carefully assess the records of public officials before supporting any presidential ambition.

His comments have since sparked reactions among supporters and critics, with many debating the responsibilities of state governments in tackling kidnapping and other security challenges across the country.