Harvesters Pastor Speaks On Sanwo-Olu’s ‘Uninvited’ Visit To Church

The lead Pastor of Harvesters Church, Bolaji Idowu, has broken silence on the recent visit of the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to his Church.

Naija News earlier reported that Sanwo-Olu assumed the duty of a church usher after service at Harvesters church in the state.

The governor who is seeking re-election for a second term stormed the church on Sunday, March 12, 2023, to worship with the church members.

After the service, the governor stood at the entrance of the church where he exchanged handshakes with members of the church as they left for their homes.

Speaking on the impromptu visit, Pastor Bolaji said he was unaware of the visit and would be out of place not to welcome Sanwo-Olu, especially as a sitting governor.

According to him, he was preaching when he saw the crowd outside before he was told the governor was in the church.

The clergyman explained that he is aware that many would reject Sanwo-Olu if he had offered to pay them a visit.

Sanwo-Olu’s Visit To Oyedepo Not Political – Aide

Meanwhile, the Chief Press Secretary to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Gboyega Akosile on Tuesday noted that the visit of his principal to the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners’ Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, is not political.

Sanwo-Olu in a post on his Twitter account on Tuesday shared a picture of himself and Oyedepo and wrote, “Yesterday was indeed a memorable day as I met with a man after God’s own heart, a man who has dedicated his life to the service of God and mankind. A highly respected man of God, whom I hold in high regard. Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel) and presiding Bishop of the Faith Tabernacle in Ota, Ogun State.”

The post steered reactions with some Nigerians claiming that Sanwo-Olu met with the cleric because of his second-term bid.

Akosile in his reaction to people’s claims was quoted by Daily Independent to have said linking Sanwo-Olu’s visit to politics was absurd.

He further stated that his principal had always visited Oyedepo in times past when there was no election.