Peter Obi, Adebayo mourn ex-Aso Rock chaplain William Okoye

Presidential candidates Peter Obi and Adewole Adebayo have expressed deep sadness over the passing of Rev. Dr. William Okoye, founder of the All Christians Fellowship Mission. Okoye, who previously served as a chaplain at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was remembered by both politicians as a significant figure dedicated to faith and national progress.

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I received the news of the homegoing of my elder brother, Rev. Dr. William Okoye, with profound sadness.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, shared his condolences on X, calling the late cleric an "elder brother" whose ministry profoundly impacted countless lives. Obi emphasized that Okoye's true measure of ministry was in its impact on humanity, citing his teachings and leadership as inspirations for discipline, hope, and integrity. He stated that the cleric's passing is a substantial loss to his family, the church, the broader Christian community, and Nigeria, especially at a time when the nation needs unifying and healing voices.

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Rev. Okoye belonged to that rare generation of spiritual leaders who understood that the true measure of ministry is not in the size of its platforms but in the depth of its impact on humanity.

Obi urged Nigerians to celebrate Okoye's legacy of service and selflessness, noting that his values and the transformed lives he touched would continue to resonate for generations. He prayed that Okoye's memory would inspire selfless living, sincere love, and faithful service for the advancement of God's kingdom and the building of a just, peaceful, and prosperous Nigeria.

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As we mourn, we also celebrate a life well lived, a life poured out in faithful service to God and humanity. Though his earthly journey has come to an end, the values he embodied and the lives he transformed will continue to speak for generations.

Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party's presidential candidate, also mourned the cleric, describing him as one of Nigeria's distinguished Christian fathers whose ministry extended beyond denominational lines. Adebayo lamented the loss of a leader devoted to God's service, the unity of the Christian body, righteousness, and the moral transformation of the nation. He recalled Okoye as a consistent "voice of truth, peace, justice, and national reconciliation," whose commitment to developing character-driven leaders left a lasting impact.

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I received with profound sorrow the news of the passing of Rev. William Okoye, the esteemed founder and leader of All Christians Fellowship.