By, giwa alex, Jos

The Arewa Christian Youth Leadership Forum (ACYLF) has fired back at Prophet Primate Elijah Ayodele over his recent remarks against Professor Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

A viral video had shown Primate Ayodele warning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to retain Prof. Nentawe, alleging that he lacks the capacity for the office.

But in a swift reaction, ACYLF described the comments as unfair, misleading, and dangerous for Nigeria’s fragile democracy.

Setting the record straight, the Forum first acknowledged that every Nigerian, including religious leaders, has the right to an opinion.

 However, it cautioned that such views must not be cloaked as prophecy, especially when they touch on sensitive political leadership.

Quoting its Chairman, Dunijir Gatama, ACYLF declared :

 “Nigeria needs responsible leadership, not careless prophecies. 

What our democracy requires today is peace, unity, and a commitment to nation-building.”

The Forum further stressed that religious leaders wield enormous influence in society, and careless utterances could divide communities, weaken institutions, and discredit competent leaders working for the nation.

Defending Prof. Nentawe, ACYLF hailed him as “a technocrat, an academic of repute, and a generational leader with proven capacity.” 

According to the group, his emergence as APC National Chairman represents not just a political triumph but a strong symbol of competence, inclusivity, and meritocracy in Nigeria’s democratic growth.

The Forum reminded clerics that prophecy is sacred and must not be mixed with political opinion.

 Blurring the line, it warned, risks eroding public trust in religious institutions and could further fuel division in an already fragile society.

Reaffirming confidence in Prof. Nentawe’s leadership, ACYLF urged Nigerians to support him through prayers, constructive criticism, and encouragement as he pilots the affairs of the ruling party at a defining moment in the country’s history.

 ACYLF, called on all religious leaders,Christian, Muslim, and traditional,to exercise wisdom, restraint, and responsibility in national matters.

 He stressed that Nigerians look up to them for guidance and peace, not division and discord.