{"id":243517,"date":"2026-07-12T14:34:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T14:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/we-have-a-say-in-it-oyedepo-rallies-members-to-obtain-voter-cards-ahead-of-2027-polls\/"},"modified":"2026-07-12T14:34:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T14:34:22","slug":"we-have-a-say-in-it-oyedepo-rallies-members-to-obtain-voter-cards-ahead-of-2027-polls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/we-have-a-say-in-it-oyedepo-rallies-members-to-obtain-voter-cards-ahead-of-2027-polls\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cWe Have A Say In It\u201d \u2013 Oyedepo Rallies Members to Obtain Voter Cards Ahead of 2027 Polls"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"the-post\">\n<p><!-- .entry-header-outer \/--><\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-area\">\n<div class=\"featured-area-inner\">\n<figure class=\"single-featured-image\"><img width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/politicsnigeria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bishop-oyedepo5275239115537698358.jpg\" class=\"attachment-jannah-image-post size-jannah-image-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"Bishop David Oyedepo\" data-main-img=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/politicsnigeria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bishop-oyedepo5275239115537698358.jpg 650w, https:\/\/politicsnigeria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bishop-oyedepo5275239115537698358-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\"\/><figcaption class=\"single-caption-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tie-icon-camera\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/> Bishop David Oyedepo<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content entry clearfix\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has urged Christians to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying believers have a responsibility to participate in deciding the country\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<p>Oyedepo made the call on Sunday while delivering a sermon titled \u201cBreaking the Curses of Life\u201d during a church service.<\/p>\n<p>The cleric said obtaining a voter card is a civic duty that should not be ignored, stressing that every eligible citizen has the right to take part in choosing those who will govern the country.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, Christians should prepare early by securing their PVCs instead of waiting until the election period begins, noting that their votes have the power to shape the nation\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have a right to determine who rules us and this church, with the millions we are, has a say in it, so be part of it,\u201d Oyedepo said.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that political leadership plays a major role in determining the direction of a nation and urged believers not to remain passive whenever they have the opportunity to elect leaders.<\/p>\n<p>Oyedepo also said that while prayer is important, it should not replace active participation in the democratic process.<br \/>He encouraged worshippers to balance their spiritual commitment with their civic responsibilities by ensuring they are ready to vote in the 2027 elections.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"720\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 720;\" width=\"1280\" controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/politicsnigeria.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ssstwitter.com_1783861736704.mp4\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- .entry-content \/--><\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bishop David Oyedepo The founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has urged Christians to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying believers have a responsibility to participate in deciding the country\u2019s future. 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