In a recent statement, Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, advised Nigerians to temper their expectations regarding the forthcoming verdict from the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, scheduled for Wednesday.

Speaking through his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho, Ayodele expressed his belief that the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would not emerge victorious at the tribunal.

He also issued a strong call for those who may not achieve a favourable outcome in the case to maintain law and order, stressing the importance of avoiding unnecessary unrest and chaos in the country. Ayodele emphasised, "The judgment will not go as Peter Obi and his followers want it. He can’t claim any victory through the tribunal, and just as I have said, the worst that can happen is a rerun of the election, or it will remain the way it is. No matter the outcome, losers should maintain law and order; they shouldn’t throw the country into riot because they lost the case."

Ayodele acknowledged the uncertain nature of the situation, suggesting that a rerun of the election might not be certain. Still, he also believed that God had the power to influence events. He cautioned that most Nigerians might not be satisfied with the tribunal's decision due to the powers' reluctance to let justice prevail. He asserted, "They still want to retain power no matter what it takes; it won’t be an easy journey to overturn the outcome of the presidential election. I have said that the court will not be able to sack Tinubu if the opposition allows him to win the election."

The prophet also called upon the judges to uphold justice and safeguard the country's unity, regardless of any intimidation they might encounter. He recognised the current tension in the country. He underscored the pivotal role the judges would play in determining the nation's future, stating, "The judges can either make or mar the country with their judgments. There is tension in the country already, and the best they can do is to ensure justice prevails at all costs without regard for the several forms of intimidation. They should be responsible for delivering judgments regarding the case.