The bishops of the Methodist Church Nigeria have endorsed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State for a second term in office.

The bishops endorsed Mr Sanwo-Olu for re-election in 2023 on Tuesday, during the Opening Session of the 39th Bishops’ Council of Methodist Church Nigeria at the Methodist Church of the Trinity, Lagos.

On behalf of the bishops, the Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence, Samuel Uche, commended the performance of the Sanwo-Olu administration in Lagos State.

Mr Uche said that residents should grant Governor Sanwo-Olu a second term, so as to complete the projects he had started and others in the pipeline.

“You (Gov. Sanwo-Olu) are among the best in governance we currently have in Nigeria. For this reason, I urge that you be allowed to go for a second term in office.

“This is so as to complete the enviable projects that you started and others that are in the pipeline. All the bishops in Lagos will mobilise our members, our votes must go to Sanwo-Olu.

“Though, I am not a card-carrying member of any political party, neither am I partisan, yet I value people for who they are and not their political affiliation.

“I believe people like you are the ones we should replicate all over the world. The Bishops’ Council will pray for you and other government functionaries, so that we continue to have a very progressive and development-oriented Lagos State,” he said.

In his address, Mr Sanwo-Olu acknowledged the bishops for endorsing him for a second term, stating: “I humbly acknowledge and thank you for your quiet endorsement of my second term. We cannot afford to fail.” 

The governor pledged to “continue to serve the people of Lagos. We will serve them  without fear or favour, ensuring that the greatest good is for the greatest number.”

(NAN)