Yinka Ayefele Responds To Public Outcry Over Interview With Alleged Former Assassin

Renowned gospel musician and radio broadcaster, Yinka Ayefele has addressed the widespread backlash following his recent radio interview with a man claiming to be a former assassin turned evangelist.

The guest, who alleged involvement in ritual practices using over 80 individuals, shared his story on Ayefele’s radio platform, sparking a public outcry and calls for the gospel artist to reveal his identity to authorities.

Naija News understands that Mistina Orobo made this shocking revelation during an interview on Saturday on the popular radio program “Opeyemi,” hosted by Ayefele on Fresh FM in Ibadan.

The man explained that the blood of these women was essential for the renewal of his mystical powers, and he consumed their bodies after extracting the necessary blood.

Listeners expressed outrage over the interview, demanding Ayefele disclose the guest’s identity, with many accusing him of shielding a self-confessed former criminal.

In response, Ayefele clarified his stance during a phone conversation with media personality Yinka TNT, explaining that he strictly adhered to the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) guidelines, which prohibit revealing the identity of interviewees in sensitive cases without their consent.

According to Ayefele, he sought consent from the guest, who preferred to remain anonymous, a decision in line with broadcasting protocols.

“The NBC code includes NTBB (Not to be Broadcast) guidelines, and since social media platforms like Facebook entered the scene, we always ask guests if they want their faces shown online. The final decision is theirs,” he explained.

Ayefele further revealed that the guest, who has since reformed, served time in prison before becoming an evangelist.

“The individual isn’t a traditional priest but a former assassin. He confessed to having participated in armed robberies along the Osogbo expressway and has been imprisoned eleven times. During the interview, I asked if he was prepared to face arrest, and he said he was, as he had already served his term and the offences weren’t new,” Ayefele noted.