The blood of the innocent is crying, it’s a disgrace to the Obas in Yoruba land–Ayodele

According to a report by Daily Post on Sunday, May 31, 2026, Primate Elijah Ayodele, Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, on Sunday issued a strong criticism against Nigerian political leaders following the recent abduction of students and teachers in Oyo State.

He expressed deep concern over the repeated insecurity incidents in the country, especially those affecting schools and vulnerable communities.

According to him, the latest kidnapping further reflects a troubling pattern in the nation’s security challenges, which he linked to leadership failures and neglect of warnings issued ahead of such incidents.

In a statement released through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele described Nigerian politicians in very harsh terms, accusing them of lacking compassion toward the suffering of citizens.

He alleged that many of those in positions of authority have shown indifference to the rising insecurity and the pain experienced by families affected by abductions and violence across different parts of the country.

He further stated that divine judgment, or nemesis, would eventually catch up with certain individuals involved in governance, including religious leaders who, according to him, have compromised their positions by aligning too closely with government interests.

He noted that such clerics have failed to speak out when necessary, thereby contributing to the silence surrounding critical national issues that demand accountability and moral courage.

Primate Ayodele also raised concerns about the effectiveness and reliability of Nigeria’s security architecture.

He questioned why authorities often fail to take preventive action even after receiving warnings about possible threats.

He expressed frustration that repeated alerts about insecurity are not properly acted upon, leading to preventable attacks and abductions in various parts of the country, including schools and rural communities.

He emphasized that the continued failure to respond to intelligence and warnings reflects a deeper structural problem within the system.

According to him, the persistence of such security lapses undermines public confidence and leaves citizens exposed to recurring dangers.

He maintained that leadership responsibility includes proactive measures, especially when credible information about potential attacks is available.

He further restated his concerns about moral decay and leadership accountability, stressing that the ongoing situation contributes to widespread pain and instability.

He insisted that those in positions of authority, whether political or religious, must be more responsible in their actions and responses to national emergencies, particularly those involving loss of innocent lives and destruction of communities.

He said, “The blood of the innocent is crying; it’s a disgrace to the Obas in Yoruba land. They are all bringing bitterness to our land.”