Oyo State Governor and African Peoples Party (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has urged Christians across the country to actively participate in Nigeria’s political process, describing the current period as a defining moment in the nation’s history.
Makinde made the call on Sunday during a church service at the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Headquarters in Jos, Plateau State, where he encouraged Christians not to withdraw from politics despite its perceived challenges and negative reputation.Buy Maps
He said Nigeria had yet to work effectively for everyone, stressing that citizens who believe the country has underperformed must take responsibility for contributing to its transformation.
The governor maintained that Christians
must make their voices heard and
participate in shaping the nation’s future
rather than distance themselves from
political activities because of concerns
about being associated with what they
consider ungodly practices.
Makinde further urged Nigerians to
prepare for what he described as another
historic moment in the country’s political
development, expressing confidence in
God’s support for his presidential
ambition.
the resident Minister of COCIN Headquarters, Rev. Dindam Audu Wuyep, preached on the theme, “Abounding Grace,” drawing his message from 2 Timothy 2:1.
Rev. Wuyep explained that God’s grace should not make believers passive but should empower them to fulfil their divine purpose, overcome limitations and remain faithful amid challenges.
He noted that genuine understanding of grace should produce humility, kindness, forgiveness and love rather than pride, reminding Christians that their abilities, positions and achievements are gifts from God.
The cleric also encouraged encouraged believers to extend God’s grace to others through service, discipleship and mentoring, stressing that Christians should not keep their blessings and opportunities to themselves.
He further emphasised that Christian faith does not guarantee freedom from suffering and opposition, urging believers to depend on God’s grace for strength to overcome difficulties and finish well.
Makinde also visited the ECWA Headquarters Church in Jos shortly after the COCIN service, where he delivered the same message, urging Christians to take an active interest in Nigeria’s political process and participate in shaping the country’s future rather than remain on the sidelines.
