Primate Elijah Ayodele has called on President Bola Tinubu to cancel any parade planned for Nigeria’s October 1 Independence anniversary, warning that there could be danger if the event goes ahead, Peak Newspaper reports.
The cleric also urged Nigerians not to accept gifts from politicians in exchange for votes, telling them to vote according to their conscience.
Primate Elijah Ayodele has urged President Bola Tinubu to cancel any parade planned for Nigeria’s October 1 Independence anniversary, warning that there could be danger if the event goes ahead.
Ayodele made the statement in a post shared on X, where he also advised Nigerians against collecting items or money from politicians in exchange for votes.
He wrote:
“October 1st, President Tinubu should cancel the parade. If he attempts to go ahead with it, there is danger in it. And to Nigerians, don’t collect anything from any politician because of election.
Vote your conscience. Vote for the right people. Vote for people who will truly serve the interest of the people. Let us be prayerful and vigilant.”
