OTA – Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has encouraged Christians to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying every eligible citizen should take part in choosing the country’s leaders.
Speaking during a Sunday service at Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State, Oyedepo said voting is both a constitutional right and a civic responsibility, urging members not to stay away from the electoral process.
The cleric advised worshippers to vote according to their personal conviction, stressing that Christians should play an active role in shaping the future of the nation through the ballot.
Delivering a sermon titled, “Breaking the Curses of Life,” Oyedepo said citizens have a duty to participate in governance by electing leaders of their choice.
“We have a civic responsibility as responsible citizens of our various nations,” he said.
“This church is today in 144 nations. Endeavour to secure your voter’s card. You are men and women of the Spirit and should know, based on your personal conviction, who to cast your vote for.”
He said Nigerians should not see themselves as observers in their own country but as citizens with the right to influence leadership through elections.
“We are not passers-by in our nations. We are bona fide citizens of the nation and we have a right to participate in who governs us,” he said.
“So please go ahead. It is part of our policy and you will find it in the mandate. Ensure that you secure your voter’s right.”
Oyedepo, however, maintained that the church remains non-partisan and does not endorse political candidates.
“I have never carried a ballot box in my life, so I am not going to ask anyone to vote for me. I am already voted for,” he said.
“But we have a right to determine who rules us. And this church, with the millions that we have, has a say in it. So be part of it.”
