Prophet Samuel Adebayo Ojo, General Overseer of Freedom Apostolic Revival Ministries (FARIM), prophesied on May 25, 2025, during his church’s Night of Secret service in Ibadan that President Bola Tinubu is destined to secure a second term in 2027, dismissing efforts by opposition figures to form a coalition against him.
Known as Baba Authority, Ojo declared, “Heaven has endorsed Tinubu; no alliance can stop him,” asserting divine orchestration for Tinubu’s re-election. The prophecy, delivered to 2,000 congregants, comes amid reports of a potential mega-party involving Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and others, aiming to challenge Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress (APC).
Ojo, whose past predictions include Goodluck Jonathan’s 2015 defeat, warned coalition planners they are “fighting the wind,” urging them to abandon their plans. He cited Tinubu’s security gains, with Boko Haram’s retreat and 400% oil rig count growth, as evidence of divine favor. However, the prophecy has drawn skepticism, with critics like former Rep. Usman Bugaje arguing Tinubu’s reforms have worsened poverty, undermining his re-election prospects.
Afenifere’s denial of endorsing Tinubu’s second term and Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s call for dialogue with pro-Biafra leaders highlight regional tensions that could bolster opposition. Social media reactions are mixed, with APC supporters amplifying Ojo’s words, while Labour Party faithful dismiss them as political propaganda. The prophecy underscores Nigeria’s polarized landscape, where spiritual rhetoric shapes political narratives, as Tinubu navigates economic and ethnic challenges toward 2027.