According To Our Reporter, Popular cleric and political commentator Primate Elijah Ayodele has issued a stark warning about rising tensions between the government and the Tantita community, cautioning that unresolved conflicts could spark widespread unrest and catastrophic pipeline explosions. Watch full report

Speaking recently on Facebook, Ayodele emphasized the urgent need for proactive government action to prevent disasters linked to Nigeria’s fragile oil and gas infrastructure. “If that crisis starts, it might amount to so many agitation,” he said, highlighting the risk of deadly gas blasts and environmental havoc.

The cleric urged authorities to protect pipelines with robust oversight and to engage communities meaningfully to avoid sabotage and loss of lives. “This is a very serious issue that demands immediate attention,” Ayodele stressed, calling for preventative measures to safeguard both national assets and local peace.

His warning underscores the critical balance between security and community relations amid ongoing infrastructural vulnerabilities.