The executive governors of Osun and Anambra states, Ademola Adeleke and Professor Charles Soludo, joined forces with other prominent figures, including Senator Abiodun Olujimi and traditional rulers, to pay tribute to Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, at the grand finale of his annual thanksgiving programme in Lagos.

On Friday, February 14th, the highly anticipated event brought Primate Ayodele’s ’21 Days of Thanksgiving’ to a close, a spiritual journey that commenced in January. The ceremony was marked by an outpouring of praise and admiration for the prophet, whose primary focus for the programme was giving back to the community through philanthropic efforts.

Throughout the ’21 Days of Thanksgiving’, Primate Ayodele embarked on a series of extensive philanthropic endeavors, visiting various locations to provide aid and spiritual support. His outreach efforts included:

– Visiting the homes of church members
– Donating to schools and churches
– Ministering to inmates at Ikoyi Prison
– Showing appreciation to distinguished police officers
– Providing relief materials to several police stations. Through these selfless acts, Primate Ayodele demonstrated his commitment to spreading love, kindness, and spiritual guidance throughout the community.

While at the event, Governor Adeleke expressed gratitude to God by rendering songs of praise and worship to his maker while dancing as he is known for. The governor also extended appreciation to Primate Ayodele for inviting him to celebrate God with him. He acknowledged Primate Ayodele as a true servant of God, assuring of his support for the prophet’s philanthropic works.

Also, the governor presented washing machines, hair dryers, sewing machines, grinding machines to widows and church members, chairs, mattresses, food items, and uniforms to the Nigerian correctional centres. He also presented three car gifts to a journalist and two church members, on behalf of Primate Ayodele.

Furthermore, Primate Ayodele described the governor as the best person Osun state has, while assuring him that he would get a second term in office no matter what opposition parties in the state try to do. He also narrated how he met the governor some years back, expressing gratitude for his presence at the annual Thanksgiving programme.

“Your Excellency, let me remind you. In 2018, you were in the Senate. I came to your house, a white-story building located along the road. I told you that you will win but they will rob you of victory.“You stood up, screamed and later danced to give thanks to God. When the election was rigged, I gave thanks to God for the grace he gave me to deliver His message to you”.

“If All Progressive Congress (APC) should field Oyetola come 2026, he will still lose. Anybody the APC fields for the race, Adeleke will beat him. It is divine”, the primate affirmed. “People have been calling me a controversial prophet, but I don’t care because God himself is also controversial.“I am now giving you God’s words that you, Governor Adeleke will win the 2026 governorship election, no matter how it may be.“I want to tell you that if Oyetola should contest again, it’s going to be a red card for him”.

Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo, represented by his Chief of Staff Ernest Ezeajughi, praised Primate Ayodele for his unparalleled generosity and philanthropic efforts. Soludo noted that Primate Ayodele’s charitable actions align with his own initiatives aimed at empowering individuals, particularly youths, in Anambra State. The Chief of staff also presented two tricycles, accommodation support, shop support, refrigerators, and cheques for businesses to Anambra indigenes, widows, and church members on behalf of Primate Ayodele.

In Primate Ayodele’s statement about Charles Soludo, the governor was described as the solution Anambra needs for the state to continue thriving. The prophet declared that there would be no one to stand against the governor’s second-term ambition as it would be a smooth win.

Senator Abiodun Olujimi, who graciously presented scholarships to students on behalf of Primate Ayodele, openly admired the prophet, despite never having met him personally. She confessed to having heard a great deal about him and was deeply impressed by his generosity. Olujimi expressed her heartfelt appreciation for Primate Ayodele’s kindness and pledged her unwavering support for his ministry. Primate Ayodele also acknowledged her hard work during her tenure as the deputy governor of Ekiti state, while encouraging her to begin to work towards taking the senatorial seat of her constituency.

“Mama has been a deputy governor in Ekiti state and during her tenure, she did well and she is the pillar behind PDP. I am telling you PDP is dying, Governor Adelek,e you need to find a way to rescue the party. Don’t leavethe PDP, you will win the election. Mama Abiodun Olujimi, I will support you and I can assure you that you will win the senatorial seat. You should go and get ready, you will come out victorious.” The event featured several notable milestones, including the groundbreaking ceremony of a residential estate, which will be named after Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, a renowned Nigerian businessman and philanthropist. Additionally, a music studio is set to be commissioned by none other than Davido, the famous Nigerian musician and Dr. Adeleke’s son.

Furthermore, the Chief of Staff to Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, commissioned a bakery that will offer bread at significantly subsidized prices, demonstrating the event’s focus on community development and social responsibility. Primate Ayodele expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the dignitaries who attended his annual Thanksgiving ceremony by presenting them with awards. This gesture was a token of appreciation for their presence at the event.

Notably, the ceremony was preceded by the commissioning of Primate Ayodele’s new church cathedral on February 13, 2025, which was graced by esteemed dignitaries including former Liberian President George Weah, Phillip Shaibu, former deputy governor of Edo State, NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, Oniworo of Iworo Oba Olalekan Kosoko, and several others.