Kwara State Clerics Organize Inter Religious Prayers for Peaceful 2027 General Elections in Osi

Muslim and Christian leaders in Kwara State hold joint prayers for a peaceful 2027 election cycle while endorsing President Tinubu and B.O.B. Bolarinwa.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 10, 2026, 8:40 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from The Guardian Nigeria

Spiritual Leaders Convene Amid Emerging Political Activities in Kwara

As political activities begin to intensify ahead of the next transition cycle, the All Progressives Congress in the Osi region of Ekiti Local Government Area organized a significant inter religious prayer session. The Chief Imam of Osi, Alhaji Saadudeen Ajisefinni, joined Pastor Kenneth Adegoke of the Christian Association of Nigeria to lead prayers for the stability of the state. The session was specifically designed to ask for a hitch free 2027 general election, reflecting the community’s concern over the wave of political maneuvers already unfolding for control of the Government House.

Joint Endorsements for Presidential Re-election and Gubernatorial Aspirant

The prayer event served as a platform for the formal endorsement of key political figures within the party. Both Muslim and Christian clerics offered successive prayers for the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid and the governorship ambition of Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa, commonly referred to as BOB. This local support mirrors a similar endorsement by the APC Progressive Caucus in Moro Local Government earlier this week, where supporters cited the leadership successes recorded by the president since he assumed office in 2023.

Focus on Security Challenges and Regional Banditry Concerns

Beyond political aspirations, the religious leaders utilized the gathering to address the prevalent security issues affecting the Ekiti local government area. The clerics prayed specifically for an end to banditry and other criminal activities that have troubled the region. They urged the divine to enable current and future political office holders to provide effective governance as they prepare for the 2027 dispensation, emphasizing that security is a foundational requirement for any successful electoral process.