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Gabon Coup: The Meeting Between President Ali Bongo And Primate Ayodele On Oct 7, 2022 (VIDEO)
Gabon Coup: The Meeting Between President Ali Bongo And Primate Ayodele On Oct 7, 2022 (VIDEO)
By David Pearl
GABON COUP – Being an investigative journalist who covers religion majorly, I am acquainted with prophets and their prophecies. I understand how prophecies can be misinterpreted if not well listened to and this is why most of the time; I listen to prophecies several times in order to get an understanding to avoid any ambiguity in my mind.
In my career, I have covered a lot of prophets and one thing I noticed is their fame doesn’t last. They are only famous during election period and after that, they go into hiding until another election. Most of them don’t give prophecies consistently apart from Primate Ayodele whom I refer to as the ‘golden fish’ among them; He is different in all ramifications.
Primate Ayodele has been in the prophetic ministry for years, He was in the ministry when the likes of Primate Olabayo, The Oshitelus, late prophet Adewole, Prophet Tibetan, and Late Prophet TB Joshua were coming up. These were the trendy prophets in the 90s but among those mentioned, Primate Ayodele is still the only one dishing out prophecies and reigning. Even before some of them died, Primate Ayodele had gotten far ahead of them in the prophetic ministry and for some of them that are still alive; people no longer listen to them anymore. As a matter of fact, some other prophets who came up later; the likes of Prophet Okikijesu, Prophet Samuel Akinbodunse, Prophet Olagunju, Prophet Olujobi, etc., have all gone quiet yet Primate Ayodele remains consistent as ever.
In the early days of his ministry, Primate Ayodele spoke concerning Abacha’s vision 2010 and declared that the military leader will not witness 2010 before he will die. He was the only prophet who said MKO Abiola will not ascend the presidential throne. He also said that Kudirat Abiola will be used as the sacrifice for the June 12 election, all these and more came to pass.
There was a need to go down the memory lane to show that Primate Ayodele isn’t a newbie in the prophetic ministry, He started many years back and till now, is still waxing stronger by the day. All glory be to God almighty.
Most recently, the presidential election in Nigeria that saw President Bola Ahmed Tinubu winning was prophesied by him. In different publications, Primate Ayodele was quoted warning the opposition about the efficacy of Tinubu’s ‘Emilokan’. He warned them to come together if they want to win but they didn’t listen. On the other hand, He told Nigerians the economic consequences of allowing APC return to power but they also didn’t listen and now, the country is facing a serious crisis within three months of Tinubu’s presidency. The economy is nothing to write home about, security isn’t getting better, inflation is on the rise, and the people are facing serious hardship; all of these were things Primate Ayodele warned Nigerians about months before the election.
The reason behind this write-up is to tell the world that Primate Ayodele has once again proven that the hand of the Lord is upon his ministry and he speaks based on divine instructions and revelations. We were celebrating the prophet for warning Niger President, Mohamed Bazoum before he was ousted by the military and now, his prophetic warning to the President of Gabon, Ali Bongo has come to pass too; He was removed by the military earlier this morning after the electoral body in the country declared him winner of the presidential election which was held last week.
On October 7, 2022, Primate Ayodele in a live service at his Lagos Church told Ali Bongo to resign from government and handover to someone else because he foresees a crisis in the form of a military coup. The man of God cautioned Bongo from being selfish and holding on to power but sadly, instead of listening, the president went ahead to seek a third term in office and just when he was declared winner, his reign ended abruptly.
These were the prophet’s words
‘’ Gabonese president, your time is up, I am seeing a crisis, if not coup d’etat, because of your health why not resign, why do you want to die on this seat? I am telling you what the Lord has said, your staying on the throne is killing you but because you are self-centered. This is enough warning for you, you are incapacitated but no one is telling you the truth. I am telling you to humble yourself, resign and handover to someone who can do better so that you won’t cause crisis in your country’’
These words were unambiguous and easy to understand but the president ignored them probably because of his personal interests and the support he has from external bodies. He removed opposition from the ballot paper in order to win the election and of course, He won, but ‘His Time Is Up’, regardless of the victory, He lost power to the military forces, exactly as Primate Ayodele foretold.
In all of these, one question on my mind is, why does the government allow these prophecies to come to pass? Some even refer to Primate Ayodele as a prophet of doom when his prophecies come to pass, forgetting that they brought doom upon themselves by ignoring the prophetic warnings.
It’s surprising that these people have turned their hearts against the word of God that they don’t love to hear what a prophet has to say and even when they hear, they ignore the instructions for reasons best known to them. Well, who loses at the end of the day? They are the ones, not Primate Ayodele. For instance, the presidents of Niger and Gabon have lost the grip of power for life, if they had listened, they could have avoided an embarrassment of this height.
There is need for us to stop living the proverb that says A Prophet isn’t honoured in his own country, God has been using Primate Ayodele tremendously for decades, he has proven records of his prophetic prowess everywhere; offline and online, what will it cost the government to simply listen to instructions to help them navigate their administrations?
Primate Ayodele said in an interview sometime ago that he isn’t always happy whenever his prophecies come to pass, He doesn’t even want these prophecies to come to pass, He wants them to be averted and that’s why he warns them ahead of time but what can he do when those involved behave disrespectfully to divine instructions?
While Donald Trump was still in office, Primate Ayodele said he will face legal actions when he leaves, He spoke about Nnamdi Kanu’s travails, outcome of Zimbabwe election, the hardship faced in Nigeria, coup in African countries, etc, and they have all come to pass.
He said last year that Nigeria will not exceed beyond 2035, has the government looked into this? He said what is happening in Sudan will occur in South Sudan, has the president worked on this? He has said many other things that are in the process of coming to pass but has those involved looked deeply into it? Why can’t we just humble ourselves before God so we can be shown mercy instead of judgment?
King Pharaoh sought Joseph to interpret his dreams for him and when he did, it saved the country from famine. Our leaders think they can lead their countries without God’s input and that’s why they keep making mistakes and meeting themselves in difficult situations suddenly. You can never take away the role of God in governance and He won’t just speak to anyone but His prophet. Primate Ayodele is a true prophet of God, God is using him globally, and the time to listen to him more is now.
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Obasa Appointed to CPA African Executive Committee
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has been appointed as a Sub-National Representative to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) African Executive Committee.
The announcement was formally conveyed through a letter from the CPA Africa Region, which was read on the floor of the Assembly by the Clerk, Mr. Olalekan Onafeko, on Tuesday, March 10. The appointment confirms Speaker Obasa’s three-year tenure, spanning 2026 to 2029.
Lawmakers took turns to congratulate Speaker Obasa, praising his devotion to parliamentary service and his consistent efforts to strengthen legislative practice. They described his appointment as a recognition of his hard work and a reflection of Lagos State’s growing influence within the Commonwealth. Members noted that his achievements continue to bring pride not only to Lagos but to Nigeria as a whole.
In his remarks, Speaker Obasa expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their support, urging them to remain steadfast in prioritizing the progress of the Assembly and to continue working collectively to advance the legislature. He further directed the Clerk to send a formal letter of appreciation to the CPA African Region for the honour bestowed upon him. “Let us always put the House of Assembly first and never relent in our efforts to move the legislature forward, ” Obasa concluded.
The CPA African Region plays a pivotal role in advancing the interests of African parliaments within the Commonwealth. It is widely recognized for promoting gender equality, women’s empowerment, respect for human rights, democracy, and good governance across member nations.
TINUBU RENEWS TENURE OF THREE PERMANENT SECRETARIES
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renewal of tenure for three Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service, in line with existing public service regulations.
The approval was disclosed in a statement issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, indicating that the renewed appointments will take effect from April 27, 2026.
The affected officials include Kachallom Shangti Daju, Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare; Beatrice Jedy‑Agba, Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Justice; and Mary Ada Ogbe, Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Regional Development.
According to the statement, the renewal represents a second and final four-year tenure for the officials, in accordance with the provisions of Public Service Rule 020909, which allows Permanent Secretaries an initial four-year term with the possibility of a second term based on satisfactory performance.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson‑Jack, congratulated the Permanent Secretaries on their reappointment and urged them to see the renewed mandate as a call to greater dedication and excellence in service delivery.
She further encouraged them to deploy their experience and professional expertise toward strengthening governance and advancing national development.
The statement was signed by Eno Olotu, Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, and dated March 6, 2026.
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Governor Dauda Lawal’s Prompt Action Against Insecurity in Zamfara State Yielding Positive Result’ – GDL Media Force Fires Back at Critics
‘Governor Dauda Lawal’s Prompt Action Against Insecurity in Zamfara State Yielding Positive Result’ – GDL Media Force Fires Back at Critics
The attention of GDL Media Force and other well-meaning supporters of the Dauda Lawal-led administration has been drawn to a recent statement syndicated on social media by influencers from a group calling itself the Zamfara Good Governance Forum, which ludicrously attempted to portray the Governor’s security efforts as a “total failure.” This characterisation is not only divorced from reality. Still, it represents a desperate attempt by political opponents to rewrite history and undermine a Governor whose growing influence and performance clearly terrify them. It should be on record that in the whole of the North West region, Governor Dauda Lawal has tackled insecurity head-on with verifiable evidence that even those in the opposition have commended him for his huge investment in equipment that will further give security and armed forces an edge over those fueling insecurity in the country.
Since his assumption as Governor of Zamfara State, Dr Lawal has vowed that as the Chief Security Officer of the state, as well as the chief rescuer, an unprecedented commitment to tackling the security challenges that have plagued Zamfara for over a decade is his top priority and he is engaging it with much gusto. Unlike previous administrations, that engaged in shadowy deals with non-state actors, this Governor has chosen the path of transparency, capacity building, and decisive action. He was one of the Governors who openly declared that His administration would not negotiate with bandit rather his administration with fight them to a standstill and ensure they are cleared out.
In a bid to address the issues of insecurity with a well-planned arrival plan, he procured heavy Security Assets that even the Federal Government commended, him for. The recently procured and unveiled 25 units of Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and an 80-meter endurance surveillance drone capable of covering 50 kilometres and operating continuously for eight hours. This represents the single largest state-government investment in security hardware in the history of Zamfara State.
The Defence Minister, during the inauguration ceremony, praised what he described as a clear demonstration of the Governor’s commitment to protecting lives and property, making the striking projection that “if we continue like this in the second term, Zamfara will look like Dubai”. This is not praise from a partisan source it is professional acknowledgement from the highest level of Nigeria’s defence establishment that Governor Lawal is doing something right.
Beyond heavy military hardware, the Governor has operationalised the Community Protection Guards in accordance with the law, providing them with 60 brand-new, well-equipped Hilux operational vehicles and specialised motorcycles to ensure swift response and effective first-responder services in difficult terrains. This is complemented by the distribution of 150 Hilux vehicles to mainstream security agencies including the Nigeria Police, DSS, and NSCDC, plus 20 Toyota Buffalo vehicles (both armoured and soft-body).
Perhaps most significantly, Governor Lawal established the Zamfara State Security Trust Fund, which provides a predictable, structured framework for logistical support to security forces. This moves the state away from the era of fragmented, reactive responses to a professional, sustainable security architecture.
When recent attacks occurred including the unfortunate February 19 incident in Anka LGA, Governor Lawal did not go into hiding or issue condolence statements from his office in Gusau. He immediately convened and personally presided over an emergency security meeting with all heads of security agencies at the Government House in Gusau, tasking them to urgently review the current security framework and implement coordinated countermeasures.
The Governor charged security chiefs to maintain “heightened vigilance, strengthened intelligence, and immediate, coordinated countermeasures” to ensure that criminal elements do not gain further ground. He also commiserated with affected communities and assured them of his administration’s full support both logistical and institutional. This is not the behaviour of a detached leader. This is the conduct of a Governor who understands that his primary constitutional responsibility is the protection of lives and property.
The public needs to understand the pedigree of those behind these allegations. The so-called “Zamfara Good Governance Forum” has a well-documented history of partisan attacks against Governor Lawal. A simple review of their previous statements reveals a pattern they have consistently attacked the Governor while remaining conspicuously silent during the administrations that presided over the worst years of banditry in the state. Interestingly, these attacks often coincide with political manoeuvres by the immediate past governor, Bello Matawalle, now Minister of State for Defence. The Zamfara State Government has previously accused Matawalle of using federal security apparatus to intimidate opposition figures in the state. The current criticism fits a familiar pattern, when you cannot defeat a Governor politically or at the ballot box, you attempt to undermine him through sponsored propaganda spreading sheer falsehood to ensure the public turns their back on a performing Governor who is rebuilding the rot the Matawale-led administration caused.
These same critics who now demand a “security roadmap” conveniently ignore that Governor Lawal inherited a state that was virtually a failed entity where farmers could not access their lands, where markets were paralysed, and where government had lost all credibility through failed negotiations and ransom payments to bandits.
Critics also conveniently ignore a fundamental reality Governor Lawal is the only opposition governor in the entire North-West geopolitical zone. Since taking office in 2023, his administration has received no federal intervention funds beyond statutory allocations no special palliatives, and no enhanced security support that flows to states with ruling-party governors. Yet despite this political isolation, he has managed to fund security without resorting to new borrowing, while monthly servicing N1.2 billion in inherited debts from the Bello Matawalle-led administration. This is governance under siege fiscally constrained, politically isolated, yet still delivering.
Governor Dauda Lawal has never claimed that the battle against banditry is easy or that success will come overnight. What he has demonstrated is sincerity of purpose, strategic vision, and relentless commitment. From the Security Trust Fund to community protection guards, from armoured personnel carriers to surveillance drones, these are not the actions of a leader who has failed. The growing influence of Governor Lawal across the North-West clearly frightens those who benefited from the old order of insecurity. When banditry thrives, politicians who negotiate with criminals remain relevant. But when peace is restored through genuine security architecture, such elements become obsolete.
Zamfara State is on the path to lasting peace. The detractors may continue their campaign of falsehood, but the facts on the ground speak louder than their sponsored propaganda. Governor Dauda Lawal remains focused, undeterred, and absolutely committed to restoring full normalcy to every inch of Zamfara State. The people of Zamfara see the progress. The Federal Government acknowledges the investment. And history will remember who truly fought for the state’s liberation.
Signed: GDL Media Force Support Group
March 4, 2026
Abuja, Nigeria
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