Ibadan, Oyo State.
Nigerians, especially youths, have been enjoined to engage in active political participation and contribute their quota to national development, during a church service held on Sunday, 1 November 2026.

The call was made by a three-man team of lawmakers from the Oyo State House of Assembly during the service at Maranatha Chapel, Abayomi, Iwo-Road, Ibadan, Oyo State.

The team comprised Hon. Shola Owolabi, representing Ibadan North-East State Constituency 2; Hon. Babajide Adebayo, representing Ibadan North State Constituency 2; and Hon. Dr. Abiodun Babalola (Mr Integrity), representing Ibadan North-East State Constituency 1.

They graced the service to deliver a goodwill message on behalf of the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Debo Ogundoyin.
Acknowledging the commendable leadership style of His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, FNSE, which provides a veritable platform for young leaders to participate in politics, Hon. Babalola praised the Governor’s developmental projects across Oyo State. He called on youths not to relent in believing in a greater Nigeria and urged them to take proactive leadership steps regardless of status, creed or religion.

He further urged the electorate to vote for the Allied People’s Movement (APM) in the upcoming election, for the continuity of good governance.
Similarly, Hon. Shola Owolabi stressed the need for concerted efforts from both leadership and followership to sow seeds of development that will benefit future generations and a greater Nigeria.

Rounding off the goodwill message, Hon. Babajide Adebayo expressed hope that Nigeria would soar higher with sincere leadership and committed followership. He also preached continuity of the giant strides recorded under the current administration of Governor Seyi Makinde.

Earlier, in his sermon, Bishop Samuel Alawode charged the congregation on the importance of planting seeds for a bountiful harvest, with reference to Galatians Chapter 6 verse 7.
Prayers were offered for the peace and progress of Oyo State and Nigeria at large.

Also in attendance was the candidate of the APM for Ibadan North-East State Constituency 2 in the upcoming election, Hon. Abiola Akinloye.