The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Mrs Funke Akindele, says that God called the Governorship Candidate, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor), and herself to change the story of the state in 2023.
Akindele, a famous Nollywood actress, made the statement at the Sunday Worship Service of the Ayo Ni O Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Surulere District, Badagry Circuit Headquarters.
“God has been with me from infancy till I went to school and till now. He chose me to be the deputy governorship candidate of the PDP, despite the crowd that struggled to be chosen.
“I give God all the glory for what he has done. God has always been doing the best for me.
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“We were called by God, if not we would have backed out. People have suffered but God has called us and put us forward to come and change the story of Lagos state for the better. The success of Lagos state is ours,” she said.
Akindele thanked the church leaders for their prayers and support.
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Leading a congregational prayer session for Akindele, Snr Apostle Akinwale Pearse, the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the church, urged members of the church to pray to God to fulfill the aspirations of the deputy governorship candidate.
Speaking, Dr Sunday Hunyinbo, the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, Badagry Local Government Area, commended Akindele and Adediran for seeking God and his blessings in their aspirations.
Hunyinbo urged the deputy governorship candidate and her principal to live the talk and fulfill all the promises made to the people during their campaigns if they emerge victorious in 2023.
“This time around it should not be business as usual. I saw sincerity of purpose in them when Jandor met with us yesterday. Badagry has been marginalised enough.
“We are praying for you. God will take you there. I am neither an APC nor PDP or LP member but God’s will be fulfilled. God will back you up,” Hunyinbo said.
Akindele has been touring various markets and churches to seek support ahead of the general elections.