The All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State Chapter, on Sunday held its maiden Christmas Carol with the theme Endless Thanksgiving at the party’s secretariat, Acme road, Ikeja, Lagos.
The carol was attended by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Tayo Ayinde who represented Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Wife of the Governor, Dr (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs Oluremi Hamzat, Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, Council Chairmen, the Southwest Organizing Secretary, Lateef Ibirogba, all State Executives of the party, Traditional and Religious Leaders amongst others.
In his welcome address, the State Chairman of the party, Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi, expressed his gratitude to God for its goodness and mercy upon Lagos APC, saying that the glory of God upon the party cannot be quantified.
Ojelabi noted that the role of God in the victory of the party at the 2023 general elections, adding that the party’s success cannot be dissociated from God’s influence.
” APC has been a winning party in Lagos since 1999. It is not by our power or might but by the glory and mercy of God. That is why we have every reason to praise and worship the most high God. The lord played serious role in the victory of our party both at the state and federal level in the last election”.
He urged the party members to remain resolute and united ahead subsequent elections, praying that they would not labour in vain.
The State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu who was represented by his Chief of Staff, in the keynote address said “This is the maiden edition of Christmas carol organised by the party. The first of its kind in 25 years”.
He further stated that “ Mr. Chairman, this legacy you have set for yourself will outlive you. We cannot forget that under your watch you have produced the first president from Lagos State.
” It is an honour to join the Chairman, executive and members of the party at this year’s Christmas carol. We have every reason to be thankful for what God has used our party to achieve at the centre, state and local government.
” As we come together in unity and love surrounded by the festive let us remind ourselves and surrounded ourselves with the theme of endless thanksgiving.
“It could not have been by human power but by the grace of God. The journey of the APC is by resilience and we should also remember the value that binds us”
Sanwo-Olu urged the party members to remember President Bola Tinubu in prayers, adding ” As a fellowship in the spirit of the season, let us remember our father and leader, the president of the country, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
” Let us continue to pray to God to continue to guide him on the path of progress and prosperity for the country. As we look back to challenges of the past, let us be grateful for the lesson learnt and our thanksgiving should not be confine to the past”.
He added “Let us approach the coming year with optimism and commitment to growth. As we express our endless thanksgiving let us continue to work for the growth of our State and the nation. We are in the season of thanksgiving and praise worshiping. I will like you to join me in praising the most High God.”
The Bible readings were taken by Mrs Sanwo-Olu, Salu-Hundeyin, Dayo Israel, Elijah Daniel amongst others.
Prayers were rendered by Very Rev Father Matthew Ogunyase and CAN Chairman for Lagos State, Bishop S.TV. Adegbite who also did the benediction
Gospel singers such as Elijah Daniel Omo Majemu, C&S Holy Mary Catheral Okesuna choirs, Pastor Tosin Alao, Kunle Adeolu, Pacelli School for Impaired Children, popular Laolu Gbenro and a host of others thrilled the attendees with spiritual songs.
