LAGOS State branch of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, has hailed the last two administrations in the state since 1999 but insists that the successor of Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola who should take over the mantle of leadership in the state should be a Christian in the interest of justice and equity.
In a statement titled; ‘The Church and Governance of Lagos State’ read by the chairman of Lagos PFN, Apostle Alex Bamgbala the umbrella body of Pentecostalism in the state, said Christians have supported the two Muslim administrations in the state since 1999 and it is only fair that they give room for their Christian counterparts to be elected in 2015.
“We note with pride that many of our people of the Christian faith, who of course, form the majority of the population of Lagos State without any doubt, have supported these two great leaders (Tinubu and Fashola) with their votes, during the past state elections since 1999.

According to the chairman who presided over a monthly meeting of all the 12 PFN provinces in the state, it is only fair and just, that in line with God’s will, “Christians, Muslims and all others of different faiths, as stakeholders, to elect a bona fide Christian of integrity, who will take over the mantle of leadership from Gov. Fashola in 2015.”
He therefore called on all Christians in Lagos to be prepared for the great challenge ahead, stressing that they must all go out during the voters registration exercise and be prepared to vote in all the elections ahead.
As part of its corporate social responsibility, the state PFN also gave out cheques to two provinces in the state to alleviate the suffering of gospel ministers in the rural areas of the state. The beneficiary included the Epe and Ifako/Ijaiye areas of the state. SOURCE:http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/09/its-time-for-christian-governor-in-lagos/

Nonsense! I'm a Christian but i don't care who rules. All i want is gud governance

They want to bring their religious nonsense to the SW, people of low morals trying to cause division contrary to what is in their holy book.

Yorubas don't openly play religion politics....

This thread is DOA

Alex Bamgbala, let your politics of religion intolerance, hate, and division stay in Ibo land. That gutter politics is well suited in SS/SE. This is the way Jonathan has been encouraging his followers to engage in such divisive politics. I have muslim and christian relatives and friends that are equal to me.

Was Michael Otedola not a Christian?

Absolute trash. What kind of leaders are these? What Nonsense? Is this what PFN has reduced itself to? Another political party?

As if the christian governors they have in their home states have done anything meaningful for the betterment of their people even with their christianity. I'm sure this chairman won't be in Lagos if his Christian governor is not clueless and underperforming.

When are these people going to start being civilized with their sentimental politics of tribe and religion?

He better move his "religion politics" to whatever village he his from. We are above that in SouthWest.

I'm in church I had to comment on this thread, I'm out for now

eye4eye: Alex Bamgbala, let your politics of religion intolerance, hate, and division stay in Ibo land. That gutter politics is well suited in SS/SE. This is the way Jonathan has been encouraging his followers to engage in such divisive politics. I have muslim and christian relatives and friends that are equal to me.

What has Ibo got to do with this thread? See how u reason.

Make dem stop to embarrass christians abeg.. So people should vote a candidate because he/she is a christian not because he/she can perform. Smh.

SW o ni baje o. Instead of religious bodies/association to encourage credible and competent people in govt they are talking about religion. Na wa o for some people o. May God help us in Nigeria from religion sentiment AMEN

eye4eye: Alex Bamgbala, let your politics of religion intolerance, hate, and division stay in Ibo land. That gutter politics is well suited in SS/SE. This is the way Jonathan has been encouraging his followers to engage in such divisive politics. I have muslim and christian relatives and friends that are equal to me.

Why u dey metion iGBO here. Nawah ooo

No it's time for good governor please keep religion out of it.

Alao-Akala, Oyinlola, Oni, Gbenga Daniel, Segun Agagu.

The names above had at least two things in common, they were all "Christian" governors in the SW, and they were mediocre governors.

Good governance which is paramount to Lagos state is blind to the religion of its harbinger.

ayodeji752: Nonsense! I'm a Christian but i don't care who rules. All i want is gud governance

Yes i like that but can a non Christian do the same. We'r traped somehow in this country.. One person alone can never be sincere to this nation.

eye4eye: Alex Bamgbala, let your politics of religion intolerance, hate, and division stay in Ibo land. That gutter politics is well suited in SS/SE. This is the way Jonathan has been encouraging his followers to engage in such divisive politics. I have muslim and christian relatives and friends that are equal to me.

Stop deceiving urself you guys dnt have Christains of Yoruba extraction in the SW or are you telling us ibo man want to be Gov in Lagos state when did Nigeria become America, pls next time get your brain components right.

I hope some pastors a not the once starting this issue so that they will have more tithe money.

As a christian, Iwould rather vote for a moslem instead of a Pentecostal Christian.

Another silly thread.

These guys no de rest? Does anyone shout its time for a Muslim governor lets say in Taraba? Mtseew

Sound so much like their boss Oritsejafor. Not a bit suprised.

emiye: Alao-Akala, Oyinlola, Oni, Gbenga Daniel, Segun Agagu.

The names above had at least two things in common, they were all "Christian" governors in the SW, and they were mediocre governors.

Those were not Christians: They were just name-dropping.
The call, however, is nonsense Lagos is not for such cheap sentiment. The Alex man should just mind his ministry.

i dont see any thing wrong in what they said or want,my worry is that they should source for real christians,nt christians who are idol worshippers like obj.for those condemning their request,are u saying it must b only muslim govs.infact real christians should dominate the political circle in lagos.how can a state that boast of the largest christian congregrations in africa,b lead by muslims only,its uncalled for and dat must change come 2015.

Muslims may rule lagos forever, and note that lagos is the nigerias key. Muslims dont be greedy, let xtian also rule lagos

Muslims may rule lagos forever, and note that lagos is the nigerias key for equity where we have many religion. Muslims dont be greedy, let xtian also rule lagos althougk hausa wgll use we southern muslim amd dump us

In Politics where democracy is the system of government, majority will certainly have their way while the minority will have their say.

Remember, Christians are learning from Muslims and studying their approach to religious tolerance and leadership representations. A situation like this demand from PFN needs to be approached with caution and wisdom to avoid creating atmosphere of rancour.

Religion and Politics are two inseparable entities no-matter how the intellectuals try to dissuade the society from grouping them together.

I reason with these people, what we need is equality and equity. God is not partial, he does his good work to both moslems and christains. As there are some good moslems who can work effectively so are christains who can equally work effectively. Let them give a good christain chance to rule Lagos, it is not a sin since the moslems has been ruling for many years.

These people should carry their religion based politics else where.

What has PFN done for Lagos. With the number of churches and size of congregations increasing daily, we only see more crimes and vices even in the church.

Nigerians are over religious and need good leadership only to move ahead. These PFN people should count me and my people out of their warped arrangement. I will battle them openly to face their commission and battle to restore the taste of salt they have since lost.

IBOS JUST CANNOT GET IT. Religion of politicians is irrelevant to Yoruba and CANNOT be used to divide us.
Stop wasting your time.

You will NOT find a Yoruba family without muslims and christians and traditionalists.
Awo was a christian and a Rosicrucian. Many Yorubas do NOT even know and more importantly do not care.

Having said that Lagos indigenes are majority muslims that is the truth.

Abeg who get nokia pin charger.

I get but e done spoil