The Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, has joined religious leaders and faithful from across Lagos State at a special interfaith prayer session held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.
Epe Insights reports that the prayer session was organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat and all APC candidates ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
Olowa joined Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Hamzat and other political stakeholders at the gathering, which brought together people of different faiths for a common purpose.
The event provided an opportunity for religious leaders, government officials, party members and supporters to come together in prayer and reflection.
The organisers used the occasion to seek divine guidance, wisdom and strength for President Tinubu, Dr. Hamzat and other APC candidates.
Olowa’s participation further highlighted the involvement of grassroots leaders in the party’s activities and engagements ahead of the elections.
The Ibeju-Lekki council chairman joined other participants in seeking God’s direction for the leadership of the country and Lagos State.
The gathering was characterised by a spirit of unity as Christian and Muslim faithful participated in the interfaith session.
The event also underscored the importance of peaceful coexistence and cooperation among people of different religious backgrounds.
Governor Sanwo-Olu attended the prayer alongside Deputy Governor Hamzat and other government and party officials.
Their presence reinforced the political significance of the gathering as APC stakeholders prepare for the electoral season.
The prayer session also provided an avenue for party members to reaffirm their shared commitment to the APC and its candidates.
Olowa’s participation reflected his continued engagement with political and community activities within Ibeju-Lekki and Lagos State.
The council chairman joined fellow stakeholders in expressing confidence in the importance of collective prayer and unity as the country approaches another election cycle.
The gathering further highlighted the role of faith in encouraging hope, responsibility and peaceful participation in the democratic process.
Participants prayed for divine wisdom for the nation’s leaders and for a positive direction for the country.
They also sought God’s guidance for the candidates and supporters involved in the forthcoming elections.
The interfaith nature of the programme brought together different religious communities under one platform.
This, according to the spirit of the event, demonstrated the possibility of unity despite differences in religious affiliation.
Olowa’s attendance also strengthened the connection between the local government administration and wider state political engagements.
As an elected grassroots leader, his presence at the event reflected the importance of local government participation in broader political activities.
The Mobolaji Johnson Arena provided a platform for the gathering, which attracted religious faithful, political leaders and supporters from different parts of Lagos.
The event was also an opportunity for participants to reflect on the responsibility of leaders and the expectations of citizens.
The prayer session came as political activities continue to gather momentum ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
APC stakeholders have continued to engage communities and supporters while preparing for the electoral process.
The gathering therefore combined faith, political engagement and a shared aspiration for peaceful and successful elections.
Olowa joined other participants in demonstrating solidarity with the objectives of the prayer session.
The Ibeju-Lekki council chairman also shared in the collective call for divine direction for the journey ahead.
The event ended with participants united in faith and purpose, expressing hope for God’s guidance throughout the electoral period.
The gathering further reinforced the message that unity and peaceful participation remain important as Lagos and Nigeria prepare for the elections.
For Olowa and other participants, the interfaith prayer served as an opportunity to seek divine intervention while reaffirming their commitment to their political and civic responsibilities.
The event ultimately brought together leaders and faithful from different backgrounds in a shared expression of faith, unity and hope for the future.
