LAGOS, September 8, 2026 — There was a massive turnout of members, leaders and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday as the PBAT/KOH Campaign Organisation hosted an Interfaith Prayer Session for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lagos State APC governorship candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, and all APC candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The prayer session, held at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos, brought together prominent APC leaders, party faithful and supporters from across the state in a show of solidarity, unity and commitment to the party’s electoral success.
In his welcome address, Chairman of the Interfaith Prayer Committee, Hon. Oyinlomo Muhammed Danmole, stressed the importance of prayers for President Tinubu, while highlighting what he described as key achievements of the administration in the last three years.
Danmole cited the establishment of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), infrastructure development across the country and various empowerment initiatives targeted at women as some of the achievements of the Tinubu administration.
He expressed optimism that President Tinubu and all APC candidates would emerge victorious in the 2027 elections.
Also speaking, the Director-General of the PBAT/KOH Campaign Organisation, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, underscored the importance of seeking divine guidance before embarking on the political campaign.
According to him, while strategy, organisation, hard work and commitment are essential to electoral success, prayer remains an important part of the political journey.
“As the political activities are about to begin, we ask for God’s guidance, wisdom and strength for all APC candidates,” Obanikoro said.
He also urged party members to remain united, shun hatred and bitterness, and work towards reconciling aggrieved members ahead of the 2027 electoral season.
Sanwo-Olu Pledges Full Support for Tinubu’s Re-election
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, reiterated his administration’s commitment and determination to actively participate in the campaign for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
Sanwo-Olu described prayer as an indispensable part of the political journey, stressing that no effort should be made without seeking divine guidance.
“Nothing is greater than prayer. That is why we have set aside today and committed everything into God’s hands to pray for our President, the incoming Governor of Lagos State and all other APC candidates,” the Governor said.
He assured the gathering of his readiness to rigorously participate in the campaign to secure the re-election of President Tinubu and victory for other APC candidates.
Responding, the Lagos State APC governorship candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, prayed for a peaceful, violence-free and successful election, as well as God’s protection, wisdom and guidance for the party’s candidates and supporters.
The interfaith session featured prayers from Christian clerics, Muslim clerics and traditional religious leaders, who offered prayers for the success of President Tinubu and all APC candidates in the 2027 elections.
The gathering further demonstrated the unity, strength and mobilisation capacity of the APC in Lagos as the party begins preparations for the 2027 general elections.
Among the dignitaries present at the prayer session were Governor Sanwo-Olu; members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), led by its Chairman, Prince Tajudeen Olusi; Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa ; former Speaker Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji; members of the Lagos State House of Assembly; state party executives; and other political leaders and stakeholders.
