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BEHOLD 100 FULFILLED PROPHECIES OF PRIMATE AYODELE IN 2022
BEHOLD 100 FULFILLED PROPHECIES OF PRIMATE AYODELE IN 2022
At the end of each year, we always look forward to what the coming year has in store for us and the tool we use in finding that is prophecy. This is why people like Primate Ayodele will always stay relevant because God uses him to let the world know what will happen in the new year.
Last year, he released some prophecies concerning 2022 and it is on record that they started coming to pass the day they were sent out for public consumption. Among the prophecies, more than 100 came to pass in the year.
1 ASUU strike: in his 2022 prophecies, Primate Ayodele revealed that there will be a serious ASUU strike in 2022 and that students will stage something serious to protest against it. As he said it, the union held a strike that lasted more than 8 months and at some point, students started blocking major highways to express their displeasure, fulfilling Primate Ayodele’s prophecy.
2 Burkina Faso Coup: Earlier this year, there was a military coup in Burkina Faso that saw the end of President Kabore’s reign. Primate Ayodele warned against the coup in his 90-paged prophecies for 2022. His warning on political tension in Burkina Faso can be found on Page 21 of the prophecy book.
3 Guinea : there was political unrest in the country some months ago that led to the death of citizens. Primate Ayodele had revealed that he foresees tough times for politicians in the country. This was fulfilled.
4 Landslide In Cameroun: An unfortunate landslide that led to the death of over 21 people took place in Cameroun weeks back. Primate Ayodele said it in his new year prophecy that the country will be faced with deadly natural disasters.
5 Russia VS Ukraine War: The most talked about international event is the invasion of Ukraine by Russia some months back. Primate Ayodele had warned in his 2022 prophecies that the crisis between the countries will escalate this year. Few days before the invasion occurred, Primate Ayodele revealed in an interview session that he foresees destruction in Ukraine. About 48 hours after this prophecy, Russia invaded Ukraine and as we speak, lots of destruction have been recorded and still counting.
6 Governor Finitiri : The governor of Adamawa, Ahmadu Fintiri escaped death twice in his convoy accident that also took the lives of some of his aides. This fulfills the prophecy of Primate Ayodele that warned governors to pray against strange occurrences around them.
7 Senegal : The ruling party of Senegal lost the majority in the recently conducted parliamentary elections. Primate Ayodele had foretold in his prophecies that the president will have a crisis and will struggle to have a majority in the parliamentary elections.
8 China-Taiwan: China and Taiwan had a little face-off in the year and if not for timely intervention, could have resulted into something more serious. Before it happened, Primate Ayodele warned world leaders to watch China and Taiwan because he foresees an escalation there.
9 Assassination Of Japan Former Prime Minister: Shinzo Abe, a former prime minister of Japan was assassinated some months back during a campaign. Primate Ayodele revealed that he foresees the death of a powerful former prime minister. This was fulfilled.
10 Olubadan Of Ibadan Death: Still in his 2022 prophecies in the section that talks about the traditional institutions, Primate Ayodele mentioned some traditional rulers that will be called to the great beyond before the end of the year. Olubadan of Ibadan was part of them and to confirm it, he died few months into the year 2022.
11 Alaafin Of Oyo’s death: this is the most recent death in the traditional institution, just like Olubadan, Primate Ayodele revealed that the Alaafin of Oyo will have health issues. He died some weeks back after his health failed.
12 Soun Of Ogbomosho’s death: Soun Of Ogbomosho died before others, he died in December, the month Primate Ayodele released his 2022 prophecies. Meanwhile, the prophet had compiled the prophecies since November. The name of Soun of Ogbomosho was also mentioned as part of traditional rulers that will die, and as he said it, the Soun of Ogbomosho met his forefathers.
13 Desmond Tutu’s Death: popular South African archbishop Desmond Tutu died on 26th of December. In Primate Ayodele’s 2022 prophecies released on 22nd Of December 2021, the man of God mentioned that he sees him in a redline which connotes death.
14 Death Of Abubakar Shekau : for many years, we have heard of Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau dying and coming out again to say he is not dead. Primate Ayodele in a prophecy last year said the days of Shekau are numbered and that he will die. Few months later, Shekau was pronounced dead permanently and till this day, he has not come out to speak again because he has truly died as prophesied by the man of God
15 AFCON: during the release of his 2022 prophecies, Primate Ayodele noted that the super eagles of nigeria will not go far in the African cup of nations. They had a good start but were surprisingly kicked out by a weaker team; Tunisia. The man of God also mentioned some countries that will do well in the tournament of which the victors, Senegal was part. This was before AFCON started at all.
16 World cup qualifiers: it was a painful thing that Nigeria didn’t qualify for the world cup. Primate Ayodele had warned Coach Eguaveon not to allow Musa play in the match if he wants to win Ghana to get the qualifier ticket. Unfortunately, the coach never listened and played Musa. Ghana won Nigeria by away goal advantage.
17 Gambia Parliamentary election : Before Gambia parliamentary elections, Primate Ayodele revealed the outcome and said it will lead to political imbalance for the president. When the result came out, the president’s political party failed to have a majority which automatically means there will be a lot of checks against the president and it will affect his political future, fulfilling Primate Ayodele’s prophecy.
18 France Election: in the last 20 years, no president has gotten a second term in France, it has always been one term but before the election held this year, Primate Ayodele revealed that Emmanuel Macron will get a second term. Surprisingly, the result of the election favoured Emmanuel Macron, fulfilling Primate Ayodele’s prophecy.
19 Boris Johsnon Aide: One of UK Prime minister Boris Johnson’s aides resigned some months back in a shocking move. In his 2022 prophecies, Primate Ayodele revealed that a cabinet minister will resign due to the troubles the Prime Minister will face. In fulfilling this, the minister for justice resigned, citing disregard for rule of law as his reason.
20 Boris Johnson troubles: there have been calls for Boris Johnson to resign as the prime minister of the United Kingdom. Primate Ayodele in his 2022 prophecies revealed that the PM will face troubles in the new year and will be asked to resign. Since the beginning of the year, troubles set in for him and till now, he is still faced with the crisis.
21 Protest against Hardship : In 2021, Primate Ayodele revealed that there will be so much hardship in the country and Nigerians will protest against it. As he said it, few months into 2022, some Nigerians took to the highway to protest against the high cost of essential commodities and vowed to take the protest to other parts of the country, fulfilling Primate Ayodele’s prophecy
22 Germany Coup Attempt: surprisingly, there was a coup attempt in Germany earlier this month and some arrests were made to foil the move. Primate Ayodele was recorded warning against coup attempts in places it has never happened before, especially in the western world. This coup attempt fulfills his prophecy.
23 Abuja-Kaduna attack : Primate Ayodele has been releasing warnings concerning attacks on Nigeria’s railways and rail stations since the beginning of the year. In his 2022 prophecies, he categorically stated that he foresees explosion on our rail system. Few months ago, bandits bombed a railway and it affected an Abuja-Kaduna train. The bandits also abducted passengers after shooting some of them, fulfilling Primate Ayodele’s prophecy.
24 APC National convention: the outcome of the APC National convention that was held in March was foretold by Primate Ayodele. The convention didn’t show the true will of the people as consensus was used to elect the party leaders. Primate Ayodele had said months before the convention that some certain cabal would handpick the new leaders of the party, and it was so.
25 Japan earthquake : it’s been a while since Japan experienced an earthquake but Primate Ayodele in his 2022 prophecies revealed that the country will experience it this year. As he said, Japan had an earthquake that killed people in March.
26 INEC postponement : Despite the fact that INEC had confirmed the date for 2023 general elections, Primate Ayodele maintained that elections will not be held on the date. Confirming this, INEC shifted the date by some weeks.
27 Ladipo Market fire: there was a serious fire incident at the popular Ladipo market a few months back. Primate Ayodele during a Friday program warned his church members to pray against fire incidents in markets around Oshodi. Just 24 hours after he made the statement, the fire incident happened, destroying several properties.
28 ISIS Leader death : Primate Ayodele had declared 2022 as a bad year for terrorist groups around the world especially the ISIS. A top leader of ISIS was killed in February by the United States.
29 Arik Airline crash landing : a popular Nigerian actress, Uche Elendu cried out some months ago that the flight she boarded; Arik Airline had an emergency landing that got passengers terrified. Still in his 2022 prophecies, Primate Ayodele ask Nigerians to pray against crash landing of any airline in the country.
30 Sunday Igboho : Popular Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho got into trouble last year and it’s been difficult for him to get freedom after he was imprisoned in Benin Republic. In his 2022 prophecies, Primate Ayodele revealed that the activist will have issues with his lawyer and if he doesn’t change him, he won’t have a headway. As he said it, a few days into the new year, Sunday Igboho publicly lambasted his lawyer, changed him and this led to him being set free by the Beninese government.
31 Nnamdi Kanu : On Nnamdi Kanu, Primate Ayodele in his 2022 prophecies noted that the IPOB leader will face more troubles in the new year. As he said it, President Buhari affirmed earlier this year that he won’t be released and till now, Igbo leaders are still begging for him. Instead of releasing him, more charges are being counted against him, fulfilling Primate Ayodele’s prophecy.
32 Ernest Sonekan : a former Nigerian head of state, Ernest Sonekan died a few months into 2022. Primate Ayodele in his 2022 prophecies foretold the death of some Nigerian past leaders among which Ernest Sonekan was mentioned. His death confirmed the prophecy of the man of God.
33 Health crisis of Brazil president : The president of Brazil was rushed to the hospital earlier this year as a result of a blocked intestine. Primate Ayodele in his prophecy for the new year stated that he foresees a sitting president having health crisis. The issue with Brazil’s president confirms his prophecy.
34 South Africa parliament fire : a strange occurrence took place earlier this year when a fire incident occurred at the South Africa parliament. In his 2022 prophecies, Primate Ayodele categorically mentioned that there will be a fire incident at the south Africa parliament.
35 Death of entertainers: in 2022, the world have experienced the death of so many entertainers. Several musicians, actors and actresses have kicked the bucket. Primate Ayodele in his prophecy for the new year foretold this.
36 Death Of Bashir Tofa : Bashir Tofa, a one-time presidential candidate under NRC in the June 12 1993 election died earlier this year. This also confirms the prophecy of Primate Ayodele on page 14 of the 90-paged 2022 prophecies where he said he foresees the death of a one-time presidential candidate.
37 . Zoning: Zoning ahead of 2023 has caused a lot of issues between political parties in the year. This was also stated in Primate Ayodele’s prophecy for the year. He said political parties will not respect the gentleman agreement towards Zoning of presidency and this is exactly what has been happening
38 Attack On Governors: The governors of Borno State and Benue State will never forget 2021 as a year they had a close shave with death. Both of them escaped death severally this year even though they were in their convoys. Meanwhile, Primate Ayodele already predicted that there will be attacks on governors in the year.
39 Twitter Sale: arguably, the biggest news in 2022 so far in the technology world is the sale of twitter to Elon Musk. As unexpected as the news was, Primate Ayodele revealed in his 2022 prophecies that he foresees a change in the board of Twitter. The sale automatically changes the board of directors, fulfilling Primate Ayodele’s prophecy.
40 Lagos 4 Lagos Failure: A once wave-making political group in Nigeria, Lagos For Lagos has started failing a few months to the anticipated 2023 election. The group has a convener, Jide Adediran ‘Jandor’ who is seriously after the governorship seat in Lagos. When the group emerged, Primate Ayodele stated that except the do the needful, all their efforts will be wasted. As we speak, the leadership of the group has fallen, it’s been verbal attacks against each other while a handful of members have withdrawn from the group.
41 Somalia : The presidential election in Somalia took a different dimension with the emergence of former president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The country has never elected a former president but in a prophecy before the election took place, Primate Ayodele revealed that he sees an old face becoming the next president of the country. This came to pass with the emergence of Hassan Mohamud
42 Sokoto Killing : there was a sad occurrence in Sokoto some weeks back when a student, by name Deborah was killed for blaspheming Prophet Mohammed (SAW). Primate Ayodele warned in his 2022 prophecies that he foresees a religious crisis in the country. The killing of Deborah was a major religious crisis that affected activities in Sokoto state and even led to a curfew.
43 Zoning: at the beginning of the year, Primate Ayodele made it known that the leading political parties in Nigeria, PDP and APC will not regard the gentleman agreement of Zoning to the south. Before the presidential primaries of the political parties, there were issues that caused crisis within the parties, the parties didn’t go into their primaries with the zoning agreement, they had aspirants from different zones including the north. This has fulfilled Primate Ayodele’s prophecy on that aspect.
44 Kidnapping: in the history of Nigeria, kidnapping has never been alarming as it is this year. Surprisingly, Primate Ayodele warned against it and categorically stated that kidnapping will be on the rise in 2021. “I foresee that the security challenges in the country will reach an alarming rate until the Government does the needful. Otherwise, there is no way the security of lives and property can be guaranteed. The spirit of God says there will be major challenges in our security system mostly kidnappings. The spirit of God says setting up the State Police will not work for now because it will be used for selfish reasons even as its Agenda and will be greatly criticized.”
45 South East Presidency : Primate Ayodele had revealed in 2020 that the ambition of south east politicians to become Nigeria’s next president will be met with rejection. He revealed that betrayal among them will cause them to lose it. As he said it, some of the politicians stepped down for a northerner before the primary election of the ruling party. As it stands, no major party has a south east candidate for the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria.
46 Ekiti Election : The election was held in June but Primate Ayodele in his usual way of releasing prophecies long before events took place had revealed the outcome months before. He noted that the candidate of the APC will win the election and at the end of the day, it came to pass.
47 Fraud In Accountant General’s Office: In his prophecy book titled warnings to the nations, Primate Ayodele had accurately predicted that there will be corruption enquiry in the office of Nigeria’s accountant general. As he warned, the AGF was arrested by EFCC on account of N80 Billion fraud some months back.
48 Nigeria’s economic situation: Primate Ayodele had warned severally that the economy of Nigeria will not get any better. He warned of an increase in exchange rate and prices of essential commodities. At the moment, the exchange rate is unbelievable and prices of essential commodities as little as food are on the high side, fulfilling Primate Ayodele’s prophecy.
49 Fire Outbreak In Market: from the beginning of the year till this month, we have been seeing fire outbreaks in our markets. This was very rampant this year just as Primate Ayodele foretold it.
50 Suicide Bombers: Primate Ayodele few months back revealed that he foresees the operation of suicide bombers in Nigeria again years after it was defeated. Just few weeks after he said it, there was a suicide bomb attack in a school in Kano that killed several people and injured many.
51 Ayu : Before PDP elected a national chairman, Primate Ayodele advised them on who to pick but they didn’t listen but went for Iyorchia Ayu. The man of God made it known that the powers that made him national chairman will kick him out. Just as he said, Ayu has been asked to resign by those that supported him to be chairman.
52 Tanko Mohammed: The former chief justice of Nigeria, Tanko Mohammed resigned due to ill health. Primate Ayodele had said long ago that the CJN will be incapacitated.
53 Attack on Buhari’s convoy: President Buhari’s convoy was attacked some months ago in Katsina. Primate Ayodele foretold this long before it happened but it was not given serious attention till it happened.
54 Rishi Sunak : Rishi Sunak emerged as the UK Prime minister in a mysterious way just so the word of God can come to pass. Primate Ayodele declared that Sunak will be UK Next prime minister before the election was held. After the election, Liz Truss emerged but resigned after spending barely 46 days in office and this paved the way for Rishi Sunak, fulfilling the Primate Ayodele prophecy.
55 Angola former president death : A former president of Angola died in the course of the year. Primate Ayodele had warned that the world should pray against the death of former presidents in 2022. Angola’s former president is one of the fulfilment.
56 Sri Lanka : earlier this year, the people of Sri Lanka invaded their president’s office and literally chased him out of the country. This happened just a few days after Primate Ayodele revealed that there will be disorderliness and confusion in the nation of Sri Lanka.
57 Italy : Primate Ayodele stated that there will be political problems in Italy earlier this year. This was fulfilled when the prime minister tendered his resignation letter after losing support of the largest coalition in the country.
58 Natural disasters in Europe: Europe was faced with so many natural disasters this year. Heatwaves, flooding, and several others. At the beginning of the year, Primate Ayodele foretold all of these and they have all happened.
59 Dana Airline: In the course of the year, the license of Dana Airline was revoked by the FAAN. Primate Ayodele had said that the airline will have issues in the year
60 Insecurity in Abuja: some months ago, the united states warned of terrorism attacks in Abuja and even evacuated some citizens back to their country. This fulfilled Primate Ayodele’s prophecy which he released during the year that Abuja will be attacked.
61 United Nations Building: Primate Ayodele warned the United Nations to be careful against attacks in some of their host countries. Some months ago, the UN was attacked in DR Congo by some youths and it led to the death of some officials.
62 Nigerian economy : every Nigerian knows the economy of the country took a bad turn in 2022. The price of commodities is nothing to write home about. At different times in the year, Primate Ayodele warned of a tough economy. He even predicted the price of dollars to be N700 and it came to pass.
63 Ahmed Lawan career : the senate president of Nigeria, Ahmed Lawan faced so much crisis in this year. He lost his bid to become the APC presidential candidate and his bid to return to the senate. Primate Ayodele had foretold that the senate president will not have it easy this year in his political career.
64 Senegal parliament: Senegal held a parliamentary election but before it happened, Primate Ayodele had said that the president will not have a majority in the house. As he said it, the outcome of the election saw the president not having a clear majority in the parliament.
65 South Sudan: Primate Ayodele released several prophecies concerning the president of South Sudan, Salva Kiir and one of them include his adoption as his party’s candidate ahead of the 2024 presidential election. As he said, Salva Kiir was endorsed a few weeks ago.
66 Kenya: Primate Ayodele was a major voice in the Kenyan presidential election that was held in August 2022. The man of God revealed that William Ruto will win the election despite the fact that the president was supporting someone else. Surprisingly, Ruto won the election as Primate Ayodele foretold.
67 Anthony Joshua: At the beginning of the year, Primate Ayodele revealed that popular heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will face a crisis in his career. The boxer lost his major fight this year, rendering his boxing career unproductive in 2022.
68 Flood crisis : No doubt, the flood that happened in 2022 is nothing compared to that of the past. It happened for days and rendered several people homeless in Africa and other parts of the world. Primate Ayodele foretold the crisis at the beginning of the year.
69 Angola presidential election: in the midst of uncertainty against the incumbent, Primate Ayodele warned him to change his strategies if he wants to win the election which he clearly did. He won the election though not with a wide margin as usual.
70 Raila Odinga loss: The opposition leader in Kenya, Raila Odinga lost the presidential election despite the fact that he had the support of the incumbent president, Uhuru Kenyatta. He decided to go to court but Primate Ayodele warned him not to go because it will lead to total failure. Unfortunately the politician didn’t listen and the court ruling was not in his favour.
71 Police protest: It is very alien to the police force to embark on protest because it will be perceived as mutiny. However, Primate Ayodele noted that he foresees a protest by some police officers and this happened in Osun state in the course of the year.
72 Putin assassination attempt: The president of Russia, Vladimir Putin was warned by Primate Ayodele to stop the war in Ukraine which he ordered or he will face assassination attempt. True to his words, Putin was almost killed in a blast that rocked his vehicle some months back.
73 Sweden: Primate Ayodele revealed that there will be a new government in Sweden. True to his words, the incumbent prime minister lost the election which was quite unusual and this paved the way for a new government.
74 Imo Speaker: Primate Ayodele in his 2022 prophecies revealed that not all speakers will finish their term. In the year, the speaker of Imo state house of assembly was impeached.
75 Ebola Virus: Primate Ayodele made it known that he foresees the re-surface of Ebola Virus in some parts of Africa. This came to pass in Uganda.
76 NFF President: Primate Ayodele was very vocal in the build-up to the NFF election that saw Ibrahim Gusau winning. The man of God said severally that Gusau is the right candidate to lead the NFF and that God has ordained him. Just as he said, Gusau emerged the winner of the election.
77 Liz Truss : When Liz Truss emerged as the UK Prime minister, Primate Ayodele made it known that she would not be able to finish what she started. True to his words, Liz Truss is regarded as the shortest serving prime minister of the UK ever after spending just 46 days in office.
78 Ghana: the economy of Ghana has been nothing to write home about this year. Primate Ayodele accurately captured the situation in his new year prophecy.
79 Fuel Scarcity : Nigeria faced fuel scarcity at different times this year. Primate Ayodele also said at the beginning of the year and the course of the year that the fuel price will be increased and that there will be scarcity. Fuel now sells for exorbitant prices in the country and is still scarce at the moment.
80 WAEC Office : the headquarters of WAEC in Yaba was engulfed by fire last month. In his prophecy for the new year in 2021, Primate Ayodele warned the organization to be careful of fire outbreaks.
81 Liberia: Currently, the citizens of Liberia took to the streets to protest against their president, George Weah and also requested that he steps down from office. This is in fulfilment of Primate Ayodele’s prophecy that the president will face a crisis in his administration.
82 Brazil election: Primate Ayodele made a statement that a one-time president of Brazil will win the presidential election against the incumbent. Surprisingly, this was fulfilled.
83 Naira redesign: The central bank of Nigeria has just released new notes for the country. It was never envisaged that the country would re-design the naira note but Primate Ayodele said in the beginning of the year that he foresees Naira wearing a new look.
84 US Midterm election: Before the Midterm election was held, Primate Ayodele made it known that the democratic party would lose some seats in the house of representatives. This was confirmed when the election result came out, with the republicans having the majority.
85 Equatorial Guinea: before the presidential election of Equatorial Guinea was held, Primate Ayodele made it known that the incumbent would retain his seat. This also came to pass.
86 Cyril Ramophosa: The president of South Africa is currently enmeshed in corruption charges. This was foretold by Primate Ayodele who said there will be calls for Ramophosa to resign from office. True to his word, He faced an impeachment vote and narrowly escaped.
87 Impeachment of Peru President: Pedro Castillo was impeached as the president of Peru after an attempt he made which was termed a ‘coup’ by the parliaments. Primate Ayodele also foretold this before it happened.
89 INEC Offices: as Nigeria prepares for another election next year, the offices of the electoral commission have been attacked greatly. Meanwhile, Primate Ayodele warned the INEC chairman sometime ago to be very security conscious as he foresees attacks against the commission.
90 The death of the Nigerian ambassador to Spain was also prophesied by Primate Ayodele.
91 UK Nurses: Nurses in the UK recently embarked on the longest strike in the history of the profession in the country. Primate Ayodele accurately captured this in a series of his prophetic revelations.
92 Qatar 2022: The FIFA world cup that just got concluded confirmed the call of Primate Ayodele. The man of God foretold all that will happen in the tournament and even went as far as explaining how the winner will emerge. Lo and behold, it all happened as he put them.
93 Ladi Adebutu: When the PDP candidate, Ladi Adebutu was having issues with his candidacy in Ogun state, Primate Ayodele assured that he will still be confirmed by the court as the candidate of the party. As he said it, it came to pass.
94 Biyi Otegbeye: the governorship candidate of ADC In Ogun state, Biyi Otegbeye was warned by Primate Ayodele not to pursue ambition because it will lead to nothing. Few weeks after this warning, the candidate got sacked by the court as a candidate.
95 Lagos assembly: Primate Ayodele made it known in the year that there will be deaths in some state houses of assembly. Unfortunately, this recently came to pass with the death of a lawmaker in Lagos assembly who slumped during Tinubu’s campaign in Jos.
96 Twitter : the microblogging site changed ownership this year, it was not envisaged that the very viable platform will be sold. Primate Ayodele had foretold that he foresees a change in leadership of the company.
97 Peter Obi: As popular as Peter Obi is, Primate Ayodele had warned him of betrayal by his kinsmen. We are all privy to the recent attacks the labour party candidate faced with his state governor, Charles Soludo.
98 Ekiti Assembly speaker: Ekiti state assembly speaker passed on to the great beyond a few months back. This fulfills the prophecy of Primate Ayodele warning all speakers in Nigeria to pray against chronic health challenges.
99 Tunisia : Primate Ayodele revealed in the course of the year that the president of Tunisia will try to change the constitution of the country. This has also been fulfilled.
100 Sadio Mane: In his prophecy for Sadio Mane in his prophecy book, Primate Ayodele noted that the player will have a major win in his career. It would be recalled that the player won the African player of the year award.
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DETERRENCE OR CATASTROPHE? ON THE BRINK OF A REDEFINING MIDDLE EAST WAR: A CALL FOR THE DIPLOMATIC PATH FORWARD
DETERRENCE OR CATASTROPHE? ON THE BRINK OF A REDEFINING MIDDLE EAST WAR: A CALL FOR THE DIPLOMATIC PATH FORWARD
By Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai Rtd CFR
We stand at a precipice where a single decision could redefine the future of the Middle East and send shockwaves through a fragile global order. The choice appears deceptively simple: to strike militarily in pursuit of deterrence or to withstand perceived aggression. Yet, this framing is a dangerous illusion. A direct, full-scale conflict between the United States, its allies, and Iran would not be a controlled exercise in power projection. It would be the ignition of a regional inferno with no clear exit, where the initial objective of “deterrence” would be consumed within hours by the unforgiving law of unintended consequences. The path of war promises not a decisive victory, but a cascade of devastation—human, economic, and strategic—that would leave all parties and the world profoundly poorer and more unstable. In this stark reality, diplomacy is not a sign of weakness; it is the singular, rational imperative for survival.
The Illusion of a Clear Victory
The allure of a military solution rests on a straightforward calculus: degrade critical nuclear and military infrastructure, cripple the command structures of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and deliver a blow so decisive that Iran’s regional influence collapses. Proponents envision a rapid, surgical campaign that reestablishes undisputed deterrence. However, this vision fundamentally misjudges the nature of the adversary and the dynamics of the region. As former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Andrew P. Miller cautions, even a successful strike “would likely prove a Pyrrhic victory” for broader strategic goals, failing to achieve durable political outcomes. Iran would not absorb a strike passively and capitulate. Retaliation would be swift, multidimensional, and devastating.
Indeed, as noted by Seyed Hossein Mousavian, a former Iranian nuclear negotiator and scholar at Princeton University, Tehran perceives such a confrontation as an “existential war,” a stance that would “eliminate any incentive for restraint, unleashing a conflict that would be impossible to control.” We would witness not a single battle but the violent opening of multiple, simultaneous fronts. Hezbollah’s vast arsenal of precision-guided rockets would rain down on Israeli cities. Iranian proxies in Iraq and Syria would target the U.S. personnel and bases with relentless aggression. The Houthis could unleash further chaos on global shipping. Most critically, Iran itself would likely launch direct missile and drone attacks against Gulf state oil infrastructure and, potentially, attempt to blockade the Strait of Hormuz—a chokepoint for nearly 25% of global seaborne oil trade. The initial “surgical strike” would, within days, metastasize into a sprawling regional war with no defined battlefield and no clear rules of engagement.
The Unbearable Costs: A World Remade by War
The consequences would swiftly spiral beyond the military domain, etching a deep scar across global stability. The human cost would be immediate and horrifying, with casualties mounting not just among combatants but in urban centres targeted by long-range artillery and missiles. As analyzed by the BBC, a primary risk is the collapse of the Iranian regime into chaos or civil war,” which would spark “a severe humanitarian and refugee crisis” of immense proportions, a scenario where “nobody wants to see the largest Middle East nation by population… descend into chaos.”
The economic shock would be felt in every corner of the world. A successful disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, even temporarily, would trigger an instantaneous spike in oil prices, catapulting the global economy into a profound inflationary recession. Supply chains would seize, markets would panic, and the cost of basic necessities would skyrocket worldwide. This is not a speculative risk; it is a guaranteed outcome of Iran’s stated asymmetric doctrine.
Strategically, the war would unmoor the region for a generation. The delicate, if tense, balance among regional powers would shatter. Even if the Iranian regime were severely weakened, the result would not be a peaceful vacuum but a vortex of chaos. As Afshon Ostovar, an associate professor at the Naval Postgraduate School, warns of potential internal collapse, “the ruling apparatus, in other words, would collapse gradually, and then suddenly.” A fractured state could descend into civil conflict, its hardline elements unleashing terror networks, and rival powers scrambling to carve spheres of influence. The painstakingly built, if flawed, security architecture of the past half-century would lie in ruins. The ultimate outcomes of a strike are profoundly unpredictable, but none point toward a more stable or secure order for the United States, Israel, or their allies. Victory, in any meaningful sense, would be unrecognizable.
The Diplomatic Path: Not an Ideal, But a Necessity
Faced with this landscape of ruin, the diplomatic path emerges not as a naive ideal but as the only pragmatic tool for managing an existential threat. It is the circuit breaker for the escalatory spiral that guarantees mutual destruction. This is not an argument for appeasement or for trusting the untrustworthy. It is a cold-eyed recognition that only through calibrated statecraft can we navigate away from the brink. This view is echoed by regional voices, such as an editorial in The National, which asserts that “various regional actors are urging non-military ways to change relationships with Tehran” and that “now is a time for focused and determined diplomacy to chart a path away from war.”
The goal of diplomacy in this context is not to achieve a grand reconciliation overnight but to relentlessly pursue de-escalation and create mechanisms for crisis management. It involves empowering regional dialogue, establishing clear and direct communication channels to prevent miscalculation, and seeking hard-nosed, verifiable agreements that incrementally roll back the most dangerous threats, such as further advances in Iran’s nuclear program and its regional ballistic missile deployments. The international community, including powers with leverage in Tehran, must be rallied not to take sides but to unequivocally advocate for restraint. The collective message must be that while aggression and proliferation are unacceptable, the alternative of total war is a common enemy that will destroy all in its path.
The choice before the international community is now laid bare. One road leads into the fog of war—a fog filled with the echoes of missile fire, the screams of the displaced, and the collapse of economies. It is a path where the very concept of “victory” loses all meaning. The other road, the diplomatic path, is undeniably difficult, fraught with setbacks, and requires immense political courage. It demands negotiating through distrust and managing imperfect outcomes. But it is the only road that leads away from the abyss and toward a future where stability, however fragile, can be rebuilt. The hour is late, but the path forward remains. We must choose diplomacy, not because we believe in the goodness of our adversaries, but because we have stared into the alternative and seen an unbearable catastrophe for all.
By:
Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai Rtd CFR
Former Chief of Army Staff, Nigerian Army, and former Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin.
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Senator Adeola Yayi Bags Royal Blessings at Foundation Laying of Yewa Traditional Council Secretariat in Ilaro
Senator Adeola Yayi Bags Royal Blessings at Foundation Laying of Yewa Traditional Council Secretariat in Ilaro
…Clerics, Monarchs and Political Leaders Offer Prayers for His Future Aspirations
ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE — The ancient town of Ilaro, headquarters of Ogun West Senatorial District, came alive on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, as royal fathers, political leaders, clerics and community stakeholders gathered for the historic foundation-laying ceremony of the proposed ultra-modern Yewa Traditional Council (Obas’) Secretariat Complex.
The culturally symbolic project, facilitated by the Senator representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, Distinguished Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), attracted widespread commendation, fervent prayers and royal blessings from traditional rulers across Yewaland, alongside leaders and stalwarts of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The ceremony officially marked the commencement of construction of what is envisioned as a state-of-the-art secretariat that will serve as the institutional headquarters of the Yewa Traditional Council.
Stakeholders described the initiative as a landmark achievement in institutional development and a clear demonstration of Senator Adeola’s sustained commitment to grassroots development, cultural preservation and inclusive governance in Yewaland.
Royal fathers present unanimously agreed that the project represents a significant step toward strengthening traditional governance and preserving Yewa cultural heritage. According to them, the proposed secretariat will function as a unifying administrative hub, enhance collaboration among monarchs and safeguard the cultural identity of the Yewa people for generations to come.
Speaking at the event, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, Asade Agunloye IV, poured encomiums on Senator Adeola for his extensive infrastructural interventions and developmental footprints across Yewaland and Ogun State.
The monarch noted that the senator’s contributions have repositioned Yewaland on the path of meaningful progress, urging political leaders and stakeholders to embrace unity, cooperation and harmony.
He emphasized that such collective resolve remains crucial to the long-standing aspiration of producing a Yewa indigene as Governor of Ogun State in 2027.
Oba Olugbenle also used the occasion to encourage residents to actively participate in the democratic process by obtaining their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs), stressing that civic engagement is the surest route to credible leadership.
“Yayi Is a Unique Son of Yewaland” — Deputy Speaker
The Deputy Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Chief) Mrs. Lateefat Bolanle Ajayi, described Senator Adeola as a “unique and incomparable son of Yewaland,” whose influence transcends Ogun West to Ogun Central and East.
“We have had good sons in Yewaland, but Yayi stands out. His impact is felt in Abeokuta, Ijebu-Ode and beyond. Charity truly begins at home. Even the blind can see and the deaf can hear. We must support him. Come 2027, we have a candidate,” she declared.
Clerics Offer Prayers for Success
Offering prayers at the ceremony, Imam Mohammed Tijani Jamiu, Chief Imam of Surulere Central Mosque, Ilaro-Yewa, prayed for Senator Adeola, the royal fathers of Yewaland and the successful completion of the project.
Similarly, Imam Jamiu Adeniyi Kewulere, Chief Imam of Bibire Central Mosque, Oke-Ola, Ilaro-Yewa, also offered special prayers for peace, progress and divine guidance for all stakeholders.
“A Rare Project of Global Significance” — Yewa South LG Chairman
The Chairman of Yewa South Local Government, Hon. Tunde Ogunshola, described the occasion as one of the happiest moments of his life, noting that the project is unprecedented in scope and cultural significance
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“This traditional council building is rare, even globally. It is being realized through the support of Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun and facilitated by Senator Adeola. When completed, it will stand as a lasting symbol of our heritage,” he said.
The Ogun State Chairman of Cultural Development, Hon. Olayiwola Taiwo, also hailed the project as a major turnaround for Ogun West, a zone he said had endured years of infrastructural neglect.
“This is a remarkable development. Senator Adeola is truly God-sent to Yewaland,” he stated.
Royal fathers including the Olofin Adimula of Ado-Odo, Oba Idris Olusola Lamidi Osolo, the Abepa of Joga-Orile, Oba Adeyemi Adekeye, and the Onimeko of Imeko, Oba Benjamin Olanite, all expressed confidence that greater projects linked to Senator Adeola would continue to materialize.
A retired Director-General in the Ogun State Civil Service, Mr. Michael Babatunde Ajayi, likened the proposed complex to the Obas’ Secretariat in Abeokuta, noting that it would reduce the need for monarchs in Yewaland to travel to the state capital for meetings.
“This will be the first of its kind in Yewaland. Kudos to Senator Adeola, whose impact is felt across Ogun State,” he said.
APC Leaders Call for Political Mobilisation
The Ogun West APC Chairman, Alhaji Azeez Adisa (Ekwume), alongside party leaders and community stakeholders, described Senator Adeola’s interventions as purposeful and impactful.
They urged party members to consolidate these gains by strengthening party structures and participating actively in voter registration and mop-up exercises, noting that broad-based participation is essential for electoral success.
Anglican Bishop Describes Project as Timely
Speaking with journalists, the Diocesan Bishop of the Anglican Communion, Rt. Revd. M.A. Oluwarohunbi, PhD, described the project as timely and symbolic, adding that it would enhance the role of traditional rulers in governance.
“This is a very important day in the history of Ilaro and Yewaland. The proposed complex will be an ultra-modern edifice befitting our royal fathers,” he said.
He also prayed for Senator Adeola’s continued strength and the realization of his future aspirations.
At the climax of the event, Oba Olugbenle, alongside other eminent kabiyesis, offered royal prayers and blessings for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, Senator Solomon Adeola Yayi, and other political office holders across Ogun West and Nigeria, seeking divine wisdom, protection and success in governance.
The well-attended ceremony drew a diverse audience, including revered monarchs from across Yewaland, political leaders, community stakeholders and religious representatives from Christianity, Islam and traditional institutions.
Members of the League of Yewa-Awori Media Practitioners (LOYAMP) were also prominently represented, led by their National Coordinator, Otunba AbuSatar Idowu Hamed.
The colourful event concluded with the formal laying of the foundation stone by royal fathers and distinguished guests, symbolically ushering in a new chapter in the institutional development and cultural renaissance of Yewaland—an occasion many described as another defining milestone in Senator Adeola Yayi’s growing legacy of service and development.
Courtesy: League of Yewa-Awori Media Practitioners (LOYAMP)
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Shadows of Greed: Alison‑Madueke’s UK Corruption Trial and the Cost of Power
Shadows of Greed: Alison‑Madueke’s UK Corruption Trial and the Cost of Power
By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Published by SaharaWeeklyNG.com
When today’s headlines speak of corruption, they often do so as a distant abstraction as a vague moral failure with little bearing on everyday life. But the unfolding corruption trial of Diezani Alison‑Madueke in a London court throws into glaring relief the real, human and systemic consequences of unchecked power merged with self‑interest. This is not merely the story of an individual on trial; it is a lens through which the world must scrutinise the fragile intersection of governance, resource wealth and public trust.
Diezani Alison‑Madueke, once Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources and later the first woman president of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), now stands accused before Britain’s Southwark Crown Court of multiple counts of bribery and conspiracy. The accusations against her (which she vehemently denies) paint a portrait of opulence allegedly funded through pay‑to‑play politics that ignored the public good and rewarded those who could feed her lavish lifestyle.
A Life in Oil, a Life Under Scrutiny.
Alison‑Madueke’s tenure as petroleum minister, from twenty ten until twenty fifteen, coincided with a period of immense oil revenue for Nigeria, a country sitting atop the largest oil reserves in Africa. Yet that wealth did not translate into broad‑based prosperity for the citizens she was meant to serve. Instead, British prosecutors allege that her privileged access to that sector was exploited for personal gain.
According to court indictments, she is accused of accepting bribes not in vague promises, but in concrete, high‑value luxury benefits and including cash, chauffeur‑driven vehicles, private jet travel, the use of multiple high‑end properties in London, funded renovations, personal household staff and even costly designer goods purchased at establishments like Harrods and Louis Vuitton. Prosecutors told the court these were not mere gifts, but “financial or other advantages” given by industry players “who clearly believed she would use her influence to favour them.”
The former minister, now sixty‑five, has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Alongside her in the dock are two co‑defendants: oil executive Olatimbo Ayinde and her brother, Doye Agama, both of whom deny the charges connected to the same alleged bribery scheme.
The Anatomy of Allegations.
What makes this trial especially significant is the detail and scale of the alleged benefits. Prosecutors have asserted that Alison‑Madueke was offered:
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to luxury homes and private residences in London, bought and maintained by associates seeking lucrative Nigerian contracts.
At least a six‑figure sum in direct cash payments.
Private jet flights and schooling fees for her children.
Vast quantities of luxury goods and services from upscale retailers.
While the prosecution concedes it has not yet produced direct evidence that she awarded specific contracts to individuals who should not have had them, it maintains that the acceptance of such benefits by a public official who oversaw multi‑billion‑dollar contracts is inherently improper and contrary to fundamental principles of public service.
Voices of Accountability.
The allegations have drawn sharp commentary from observers worldwide who see the trial as emblematic of broader governance challenges across resource‑rich nations.
Nigerian social justice advocate Aisha Bello has observed, “Corruption is not a peripheral defect in governance but a corrosive disease that accelerates inequality. When leaders treat public office as a gateway to private treasure, citizens pay with lost opportunities and diminished hope.”
Similarly, Professor John Githongo, a renowned anti‑corruption scholar, argues that “Transparency and accountability are not optional extras in public administration; they are indispensable pillars of a just society. When the public good is subverted for private gain, the very fabric of trust unravels.”
These sentiments resonate deeply in contexts where natural wealth exists alongside persistent challenges in education, healthcare and infrastructure also illustrating that corruption is not an isolated moral failing, but a fundamental impediment to development.
Corruption Beyond Borders.
What makes this case notable on the global stage is not just its connection to a former minister, but its international footprint. The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has taken up the case because many of the alleged transactions (the properties, cash flows, and luxury perks) touched British jurisdiction. This underlines a critical truth: corruption today is not contained by national boundaries. Illicit financial flows, luxury goods, and asset holding often travel across continents, making international cooperation essential in pursuit of justice.
Andy Kelly, head of the NCA’s International Corruption Unit, stated during earlier proceedings that investigations revealed “financial rewards” accepted by Alison‑Madueke that were “suspected to relate to the awarding of multi‑million‑pound contracts.” He emphasised that such impropriety has “devastating consequences for developing nations.”
This collaborative legal action reflects a growing global consensus: no public official, regardless of stature, should be beyond accountability. When a former head of state institutions is brought before a foreign court, it is not just a legal milestone but it is a moral affirmation of shared values in the rule of law.
The Nigerian Context.
In Nigeria, the oil sector has long been both a blessing and a burden. Despite generating huge revenues, mismanagement and corruption have often undermined potential gains for the wider population. A 2023 report by Nigeria’s statistics agency ranked corruption as one of the most significant challenges facing the country. It is a sobering backdrop that shapes how this trial is interpreted at home and abroad.
Former officials and critics alike have noted that transparency in governance is not merely a matter of legality but one of national dignity. As legal scholar Dr. Funke Adekola puts it, “When leaders betray public trust, they erode the very essence of citizenship. Restoring that trust requires not just trials, but systemic reform in values and institutions.”
What Lies Ahead.
The trial, expected to stretch over several months of testimony and evidence examination, is itself a test of judicial endurance and political will. It presents complex questions about proof, credibility, and moral accountability. Yet beyond the sterile halls of courtrooms, its wider implications reverberate in global public discourse about how nations manage wealth and how societies hold leaders accountable.
For ordinary citizens around the world, this case is riveting not because of luxury houses or private jets, but because it forces a collective reckoning: What price should a society pay when those entrusted with public resources place personal enrichment above national welfare?
Summative Insight.
As Diezani Alison‑Madueke’s trial unfolds before the world’s eyes, it stands as a stark reminder that the fight against corruption must be relentless and unflinching. It exposes the corrosive effects of unethical conduct at the highest levels of power and underscores the necessity of accountability, irrespective of nationality or office.
In the final analysis, justice is not only about punishment, but about restoring faith in the systems meant to protect the common good. As the British court hears testimony and as evidence is meticulously weighed, the world watches a profound test of justice, one that could shape how future generations understand leadership, integrity and the true cost of power.
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