The presence of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, at a church event attended by Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has sparked reactions on social media.
Hamzat and his running mate, Princess Damilola Sonayon James, attended the Thanksgiving Service marking the 19th anniversary of Love of Christ Generation Church on Sunday, September 14, 2026.
A video from the event showed the APC candidates participating in the church celebration, while the Ooni was also seen at the gathering.
The appearance of Hamzat, a Muslim, at the church event attracted attention, particularly because it came months before the 2027 general elections.
Some social media users interpreted the visit as part of political mobilisation ahead of the election, while others questioned the presence of the traditional ruler at an event involving a political candidate.
The Ooni’s presence also generated debate over the role of traditional rulers in political activities as political parties and candidates intensify preparations for the 2027 elections.
Some commentators criticised the development, arguing that politicians appeared willing to visit religious gatherings in pursuit of electoral support.
Others questioned whether Hamzat’s participation in the church service was politically motivated, given the proximity of the 2027 election.
The reactions reflected the growing political attention surrounding Hamzat as the APC candidate for the Lagos governorship election and the increasing activities of politicians ahead of the poll.
The church visit has consequently become a subject of discussion among social media users, with opinions divided over the involvement of religious and traditional institutions in political engagements.
