…..Ighodalo hints of Ecumenical Centre, Thanksgiving Day for Edo if elected

The Edo State chapters of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have endorsed the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the September 21 governorship election, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, and his running mate, Barr. Osarodion Ogie, as their preferred candidates.

The endorsement and prayer for their victory took place during the PFN's 2024 Edo State School of Ministry at the PCU-PFN administrative headquarters by Egba Junction along the Benin-Auchi Road. The event, themed "Walking in Dominion," was attended by over 100 ministers from various ministries.

Speaking at the occasion, PFN state Chairman, Pastor Dr. (Mrs) M.O. Agbonifo, expressed the Christian body's delight in having Ighodalo and his running mate present with them, stating, "We have no single doubt that they are the best pair for the top job in the state." She added a humorous note, recounting how another candidate had approached them with a promise of a Coaster bus but delivered a Sienna, likening it to "a man promising to give a cow but delivered a goat” to which the gathering roared in laughter. She then wondered if a man who made a promise before God and failed would ever honour any promise he could have made to man.

Edo State First Lady, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, who represented Governor Godwin Obaseki, expressed gratitude for the Church's immense support for her husband in 2016 and 2020, and its extension to the PDP candidate. "I correct the sacrilege committed by the other candidate by donating the Coaster bus, because we value the church and hold it in very high esteem," she said.

The State CAN Chairman, Apostle General, Dr. Irekpono Omoike, formally announced the endorsement and led the outpouring of prophetic prayers for the success and victory of Ighodalo and his running mate.

In his acceptance speech punctuated with intermittent applause and shouts of approval, Ighodalo expressed profound gratitude to the Church, saying, "I am really humbled by the trust and confidence reposed on me. And I promise you, I won't disappoint you or let you down." He hinted at plans to build an Ecumenical Centre in Edo State and institute an Edo Thanksgiving Day, and pledged to provide a 100KVA generator to power the PFN administrative centre.

“I wish to say this, too, that Edo State, like some other states, should have an Ecumenical Centre as a further step to fostering unity within the Christian faith in Edo State and we will ensure everybody has the freedom to practice and observe his faith without let or hindrance .More also, we will institute an Edo Thanksgiving Day, a day set aside in the year to thank God for everything”.

In a brief speech, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo of the Trinity House Church, Lagos, who is the younger brother of the candidate, emphasized that the election in September transcends partisan contest and that it is essentially a contest between the forces of light and darkness in Edo State. He said that anyone who had come across his brother would know that he represents light and that he would light up Edo State. He pledged to donate N5 million towards fuel for the 100KVA generator promised by his brother.

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Asue Ighodalo for Edo State Governor... Omo my bro gain from Obaseki sha.. that manchee no dey use Obaseki play unto.. How them take convert am to level 08 immediately he finish Poly.. Pay all the Salary Areas Of LGA wey past government leave for am.. increased minimum wage to 70k but he Tel me say them never see circular to that effect sha, but he keep hope alive.. if my bro is happy, I no go put sand sand for him garri... Me and my bro 2 votes for Asue Ighodalo

It doesn't matter who CAN or Bottle endorses...!

Na who inec and Judiciary say go win, go win!

Seriously?

As if they're relevant

Hmm
Agbonifo is more of a politician than a pastor. Who made her pfn president? Na wa oo..
Someone that changed a gospel song while praising Igbinedion and replaced God with Esama because he gave her a huge sum of money..
I wasn't there shaa... Na tell them tell me..

During the 2023 general election, I was angry that big pastors like Adeboye didn't publicly endorse a candidate even though they often support from behind.
A religious body can endorse a candidate they believe will work for the good of the people, but often times, when they support a candidate, they do so for selfish reasons.
The question is, is AI the right person for Edo state? PDP seems to be divided in Edo state. A huge part of their vote may go to the opposition.
I don't believe that APC guy. He looks like a crook.
Labour seems unserious to me. The fact that they've not been able to put their house in order in Edo state is a testament to that..

At the end of the day, APC might win Edo state

No be small battle you go fight mr governor…..

Garfield will not like this,more pains for him,Edo no be Lagos

Is CAN now a political party

ogugwa1992:


…..Ighodalo hints of Ecumenical Centre, Thanksgiving Day for Edo if elected



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What is "the sacrilege committed by the other candidate" that Betsy Obaseki referred to? Anyone knows?

ogugwa1992:


…..Ighodalo hints of Ecumenical Centre, Thanksgiving Day for Edo if elected



https://leaders.ng/2024/05/18/edo-2024-pfn-can-endorse-ighodalo-for-governor/

No wonder pastors and imams are no more respected in the society. What on earth will make a religious body such as CAN endorse a candidate for a political office?

The answer is MONEY and CONTRACT!!!

This is the way they were promoting Peter Obi as CAN and Church candidate in the last presidential election.

Religious organizations are PRESSURE GROUPS and should rightly remain so. Dabbling into politics and giving endorsements is tantamount to derailing from their primary objectives. Who will call all these crooked politicians to order when you people have become their hypemen?

Shunning partisan politics is the only way they can maintain their voice. They (religious organizations) should serve as the voice of the voiceless and not become part-time politicians. It's the same way our various Labour unions, student unions and other pressure groups sold their rights on the alter of partisan politics. Today,they have become utterly irrelevant.

CAN and PFN have always been an appendages of PDP.Labour party only borrowed them in 2023 now they have returned back home!

Lolzzzzz 🤣

Na pastor be dat wey wear cap, hold mic 🤣

What concern pfn or can with politics

Hungry pastors, their stomachs is their God

This is embarrassing. All Nigerian institutions have been politicized.

The right person for the job

Angelfrost:
It doesn't matter who CAN or Bottle endorses...!

Na who inec and Judiciary say go win, go win!

You have said it all. All they have to do is give INEC a substantial amount of dollars. Sope otilor...

Endorsement my foot. We reject Obaseki's stooge.

gbengene1234:


You have said it all. All they have to do is give INEC a substantial amount of dollars. Sope otilor...

Dazzul... INEC will dance to the highest bidder this time around.

What is the yardstick for his endorsement

It's really shameful for PFN and CAN to be endorsing political candidates. Hope they'll also take responsibility for his failure.

Nice one , he's gaining support

Useless CAN, that was how they endorsed one third class fraudster from Agulu then that eventually came third in the election.

Must you people put your mouth into politics? Are other candidates not christians as well? Anyway in most cases, the person CAN business organization supports are always on the losing side starting from GEJ second term to the Agulu 419.

Good. The same group of Fraudsters that endorsed Bitter Obituary lady year, they were all disgraced with the vagabond that they endorsed. So, we know how this their current endorsee will end

As much as I like Asue, I doubt if this is true

Religious leaders should stay off politics

phemmie06:
What is the yardstick for his endorsement

it is almost 50 yards

should christian body be supporting candidate?