Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a dire warning about the future of petrol prices in Nigeria. He stated that if President Bola Tinubu does not take urgent action to address the nation's economic challenges, the price of petrol could rise to as high as N1300 per litre.
Ayodele expressed deep concern about the state of the Nigerian economy, highlighting ongoing confusion within the government, which he believes will continue to have a negative impact on both the country and its citizens.
"When I said diesel will be N1500, petrol will be increased to N1,000, Dollar will go to N1,500 people said I am a doom prophet. They sponsored stories against me but now, they have come to pass," Ayodele said, according to the Nigerian Tribune.
The religious leader warned that if the current situation is not addressed, there could be a significant protest that might cripple the economy for two weeks. He also expressed concern for the financial stability of some banks, which he believes may struggle to cope with the ongoing economic crisis.
"There is confusion in Tinubu's government, it will deal with Nigerians economically, security and in all aspects. When we refuse to vote for God's choice, this is going to be the result and I don't see how Nigerians will be comfortable because the price of food commodities will still go haywire, there's serious hardship and I advise the president not to allow it go beyond this year because what I am seeing ahead is massive," Ayodele cautioned.