The association, comprising various denominations, including Cherubim & Seraphim, the Celestial Church of Christ, Aladura Worldwide, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, ECWA, among others, while taking the decision, stressed that the various achievements recorded by the Ambode administration demanded that he should be re-elected to boost Lagos global status.
Announcing the endorsement at the Bi-annual public lecture held in Ikeja, the National Chairman, Christian Conscience Group, Elder Enoch Ajiboso, explained that the endorsement was also borne out of “heavenly signs pointed towards him” over which no mortal had “no option.”
“Since Almighty God has endorsed him, so, who am I not to do same. Who is that Christian that wouldn’t endorse Ambode? And if you have a preferred candidate for the seat, please bring him out and see what would happen during the election.
“We are using this medium to express our desire that this governor, who had done well by the guidance of God should be returned. He has done a lot across the state. And we all can attest to it that things have changed for the better in Lagos,” the cleric said.
At the lecture themed, “Matter Arising in Political Landscape of Nigeria: The Church Response,” held in Ikeja and organised by Christian Conscience Group, Ajiboso stated that the essence of their gathering was to appreciate God for the governor he had bestowed on Lagos.
“The essence is to come together as Christians and acknowledge the goodness of God under an umbrella, for giving us a true child of God as governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. We thank God for his life and to let heavens know that we appreciate the Lord,” he said.
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In his remark, Chairman, Lagos chapter of Christian Associations of Nigeria (CAN), Professor Alex Bangbola, noted the harmonious relationship among the faiths in the state, saying that the Ambode administration had introduced strategy that aided such occurrence in Lagos.
“All is well in Lagos. While some experienced religious issues, we have been enjoying harmonious relationship among the faiths in the state.
“At the NIREC level, we solve all problems before they escalate. We appreciate what our God is doing in the state. The reason why Lagos is enjoying peace is because all the Christians in Lagos are praying fervently for Lagos,” he said.
The guest lecturer, Rev Dr. Wilson Badejo, also described achievements recorded by the administration as second to none, saying that present realities in the state were an indication that God was absolutely in control.
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