2027: Makinde, Adekanmbi Stress Importance Of Prayer, Donate ₦5m To Igboho Church

By Victoria Isaac 

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the Allied People’s Movement (APM) governorship candidate in the state, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, have stressed the importance of prayer ahead of the 2027 general elections.

They made this call on Wednesday during the 88th Annual Holy Pilgrimage Programme of the Ona Iwa Mimo Cherubim and Seraphim Church Worldwide, held at Ori Oke Igbala, Igboho, where they announced a donation of ₦5 million to the church, according to a statement issued by Moses Alao, Special Assistant (Print Media) to the Oyo State Governor.

The duo also called on Nigerians and residents of Oyo State to remain steadfast in electing good leaders across all levels of government in the forthcoming elections.

Makinde and Adekanmbi, who spoke through the Special Assistant to the Governor on Irepo/Olorunsogo/Oorelope Federal Constituency, Alhaji Sarafadeen Yusuff Alani Alwajud, also congratulated the church’s members and all pilgrims on witnessing the annual pilgrimage programme.

Alwajud further announced a donation of ₦500,000 on behalf of the APM House of Representatives candidate for the federal constituency, Hon. John Abiodun Oni.

At the programme, the Executive Chairman of Oorelope Local Government, Hon. Jacob Ogundiran; the APM House of Assembly candidate for Oorelope Local Government, Hon. Jimoh Adisa Olabisi (JAO); and the party’s chairmanship candidate for the December 29, 2026 election, Moses Alao, all congratulated the leadership and members of the church.

The programme was attended by party stakeholders and leaders, as well as local government appointees.