By Olasunkanmi Akoni
Christians, Muslims and traditional worshippers gathered in Lagos on Tuesday to pray for peaceful conduct of the 2027 general elections, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and other All Progressives Congress, APC, leaders urged residents to shun violence before, during and after the polls.
The interdenominational prayer session, held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos Island, was organised to seek divine direction, commit the electoral process to God and commence mobilisation for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and the election of Hamzat as Lagos governor.
The gathering brought together party chieftains, religious leaders, monarchs, traditionalists and supporters, with the leaders stressing the importance of faith, unity and peaceful political engagement.
Speaking at the event, Sanwo-Olu stressed the need to place a spiritual foundation ahead of political strategy.
