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Oyedepo urges worshippers to secure PVCs ahead of 2027 polls

From ThisDay · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bishop David Oyedepo urged worshippers to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for the 2027 general election.
  • He emphasized that having a PVC is a civic responsibility and a right to participate in shaping the nation's future.
  • Oyedepo stressed that political leadership influences national destiny and encouraged active participation in democratic processes.

Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of the Living Faith Church (LFC), has called on his congregation to secure their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in preparation for Nigeria's upcoming 2027 general election. Delivering a sermon titled โ€˜Breaking the Curses of Lifeโ€™ at the church's headquarters in Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State, Oyedepo stressed the importance of civic engagement.

He declared that obtaining a PVC is not merely a suggestion but a fundamental civic responsibility. Oyedepo asserted that possessing the card empowers citizens to actively participate in choosing their leaders and shaping the nation's future, ensuring no one is disenfranchised. He reminded worshippers that their votes hold significant weight and urged them to prepare early, rather than waiting until the election season intensifies.

The cleric highlighted the profound impact of political leadership on a nation's destiny. He encouraged believers not to remain passive observers when opportunities arise to select leaders, emphasizing that spiritual authority should be complemented by active participation in democratic processes. "We have a right to determine who rules us and this church, with the millions we are, has a say in it, so be part of it," he stated.

Oyedepo concluded his sermon with a call for collective responsibility, urging the faithful to view their PVCs as vital instruments for driving change and national transformation. The message underscores a belief that active participation in governance is a crucial aspect of a believer's role in society.

We have a right to determine who rules us and this church, with the millions we are, has a say in it, so be part of it.

โ€” Bishop David OyedepoEmphasizing the congregation's right and responsibility to participate in choosing national leaders.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.