WISDOM ONIEKPAR IKULI
Many Nigerians call self-acclaimed prophet Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, a prophet of doom. Some call him an arrangee prophet. While others call him a political forecaster.
There are several cases where he has been accused of extortion. It is also said that he has many agents and informants who tell him about happenings around highly placed individuals, which he often pretends or claims to be revelations that he received from God.
Some scholars have tried to research the business in religion. Many have viewed the monetization and commercialization of religion as an aberration. Sadly, the deceptive tendencies have become a norm. Multitudes are subscribing to it as a thriving venture in the midst of the prevalent economic realities.
So those who know the extortionist and exploitative strategy of Primate Ayodele no longer see it as something strange, the same way they nolonger take him seriously.
For instance, at the beginning of every year, he reels out hundreds of prophecies. Ninety-nine percent of the supposed prophecies are predictions and forecasts that anyone can predict and forecast and even do far better.
Because of his recklessness and deceptive tendencies, many who already know his antecedents do not give credence to them.
Senator Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D, the Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), is a blessed man. His protest against financial imprudence, corruption, and flagrant looting of state resources led to his unlawful removal as the pioneer speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly.
The persecution and victimization that he suffered never made him lose focus of his quest to fulfill God’s destiny.
Despite the initial setbacks that he suffered at his young age, he remained resolute. He was later elected to the Nigerian Senate, where he served two terms (8 years). Thereafter, he was appointed Honourable Minister of State for Agriculture during the Buhari administration.
His good works have continued to serve as a catalyst for his political development.
Over two decades ago, many good prophets, observers, watchers, and political pundits have talked about Heineken Lokpobiri Governorship. Most of them are of the view that he will be a good governor.
The recent AI, like misguided talk by Prophet Primate Elijah Ayodele about Senator Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D. and the 2028 governorship can be likened to the adventure of the seven blindmen and the elephant.
Readers and everyone familiar with the above story know the fundamental mistakes that the blindmen made due to their disabilities.
It is sad and quite unfortunate that Primate Ayodele desperate quest for patronage could actually make him an object of mockery.
Gov. Douye Diri broke the jinx of gross underdevelopment that was premised on difficult terrain. Today, Bayelsa State is among the states that are doing well in the area of road infrastructure. Bayelsa State occupies an enviable position as the SAFEST STATE in the country. It is ranking second in the area of Sports. It is also doing very well in the areas of education and health.
It is also standing very tall in the area of peace, unity, and consensus building among Bayelsans and political class in particular.
Gov. Douye Diri has continued to exhibit a high level of maturity. He runs an all-inclusive administration everywhere all sections of the state are given a high sense of belonging. There is zero tolerance for crime and criminality and all forms of discrimination and segregation.
Gov. Douye Diri has successfully united Bayelsans to the extent that the people now places high premium on their identity as Bayelsans with less attention on political identity and party membership.
Moving forward, Bayelsans wants a mature, focused, and responsible leader who will continue and consolidate on the worthy legacies of Gov. Douye Diri.
So far, it has become very obvious that Senator Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D. has won the hearts of multitudes of Bayelsans who are praying fervently for him to be the worthy successor of Gov. Douye Diri.
Bayelsa State and her great people are blessed, thus, no prophecy of perdition shall succeed or stand against the will of Almighty God.
– Hon. Wisdom Oniekpar Ikuli
DG, Heineken Lokpobiri Movement for Good Governance (HLMGG)