Plot to scuttle Tinubu handover, political assassinations loom – Primate Olabayo

Primate Theophilus Olabayo has sounded the alarm over alleged plans to frustrate the inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu.

The founder of the Evangelical Church of Yahweh Worldwide, in an interview with reporters on Tuesday, warned of post-election violence.

Olabayo accused some "prayer contractors" of working with politicians to mislead people and sow confusion across the country.

“Some people are planning to wreak havoc. They don't want a transition of power in Asiwaju and that's why they are trying to form an interim government,” he said.

Assuring there will be no war, the cleric discouraged hate speech and called on politicians as well as supporters to watch what they say.

The church leader further revealed his view of "political assassination among politicians", warning of "serious consequences" if they do not defuse tension.

Olabayo advised President Muhammadu Buhari to do everything in his power to ensure a smooth transfer of power on May 29.

“There has been a peaceful transition of power from President Goodluck Jonathan to him. He should also ensure a peaceful transition of power to the president-elect.

“The new government should restructure this country to some extent so that the nation will experience economic growth and social stability in the near future,” he added.