Primate Ayodele issues 2026 prophecies, warns African leaders of political crises, coups, and unrest

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released his 2026 prophecies for several African nations, including Kenya, Zambia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Benin Republic, and South Sudan, predicting political instability, economic challenges, and potential coups.

Kenya: President Ruto faces political unrest and economic pressures

Primate Ayodele warned that President William Ruto could lose a trusted ally and face destabilising political maneuvers if his government fails to implement youth-focused policies. He stressed that economic mismanagement and security lapses could deepen challenges ahead of the next election.

“He will lose one of his very trusted allies before the election, and he must be careful in his party… He must work on the economy well to avoid a dire situation,” Primate Ayodele said.

Zambia: President under pressure from opposition and spiritual forces

The prophet stated that Zambia’s President might lose public confidence due to unpopular policies and could face strong opposition coalitions. Primate Ayodele also alluded to spiritual opposition, warning the president against missteps that could undermine his leadership.

“The president will get himself disappointed and will lose grip on the people… They will pick Joseph Mudolo, and with this person, the president will find it tough,” he said.

South Africa: Alerts on violence and disasters

Ayodele predicted that South Africa would face protests, mining accidents, explosions, shootings, fires, and floods in 2026. He urged authorities to protect the government and civilians from unexpected disasters and violent outbreaks.

Zimbabwe: Caution against lifetime rule ambitions

The prophet cautioned Zimbabwe’s President to be careful about efforts to extend his rule indefinitely, noting potential political and health challenges and the risk of losing key political allies.

Benin Republic: Possible political crisis before elections

Primate Ayodele predicted a serious pre-election crisis, warning that attempts to secure a third term by proxy could trigger unrest or even another coup.

South Sudan: International pressure and coup risk

The prophet forewarned of a possible coup in South Sudan, supported by the international community, and urged the president to avoid poor advice that could plunge the country into conflict.

“The country is in danger alert… The international community will start threatening countries trying to evade elections,” he said.

Primate Ayodele’s prophecies have historically drawn attention across Africa, especially during election periods, blending political commentary with spiritual inter