Give Our Muslim Brothers A Chance,” Archbishop Appeals For Muslim Governor In LagosThe Most Reverend Isaac Ayo Olawuyi, Archbishop of the Methodist Church Nigeria in Lagos, has called for the election of a Muslim governor in Lagos State for the 2027 election. He emphasized the need for religious inclusivity, noting that after 12 years of Christian leadership with Governors Akinwunmi Ambode and Babajide Sanwo-Olu, it is time to give a Muslim candidate the opportunity to lead the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Archbishop made this statement during the 22nd Annual Thanksgiving Service of the Lagos House of Assembly. He highlighted the importance of religious tolerance in the political landscape, pointing out that the governance of Lagos has alternated between Christian leaders for over a decade. He urged that it was now time for a Muslim to take the helm, referencing the previous Muslim governors, Bola Tinubu and Babatunde Fashola, who served from 1999 to 2015.