The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, and the party’s governorship candidate, Bimbo Adekanmbi, have stressed the importance of prayer ahead of the 2027 general elections.
They also urged Nigerians and residents of Oyo State to support the election of good leaders at all levels in the coming elections.
The duo spoke on Wednesday during the 88th Annual Holy Pilgrimage of the Ona Iwa Mimo Cherubim and Seraphim Church Worldwide, held at Ori Oke Igbala, Igboho, Oyo State.
Makinde and Adekanmbi, who spoke through the Special Assistant to the Governor on Irepo/Olorunsogo/Oorelope Federal Constituency, Sarafadeen Yusuff Alani Alwajud, announced a donation of N5 million to the church.
They also congratulated the church’s leadership, members and pilgrims on the annual programme.
The governor and Adekanmbi stressed the need for prayers and urged the people to remain committed to choosing good leaders in the 2027 elections.
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Alwajud also announced a donation of N500,000 on behalf of the APM House of Representatives candidate for the federal constituency, John Abiodun Oni.
The Executive Chairman of Oorelope Local Government, Jacob Ogundiran; the APM House of Assembly candidate for Oorelope, Jimoh Adisa Olabisi, popularly known as JAO; and the party’s chairmanship candidate for the December 29, 2026 local government election, Moses Alao, also congratulated the church’s leadership and members.
The event was attended by party leaders, stakeholders and local government appointees.
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