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LAGOS — The General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, Rev. Sam Aboyeji, has cautioned political actors against turning social gatherings into campaign grounds ahead of the 2027 elections, stressing that it is too early to assess President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.



Speaking during a press conference to unveil activities marking the church’s 70th anniversary celebration, Rev. Aboyeji described premature political campaigns as a major distraction for the ruling government, urging leaders to focus instead on addressing the country’s mounting security and economic challenges.

“We should allow the government to work and not be distracted by early politicking,” Aboyeji said. “The challenges Nigerians are facing require total focus and urgent solutions, not premature campaigns.”

The press briefing was held at the church’s national headquarters in Yaba, Lagos, where the cleric was joined by other leaders and members of the platinum jubilee planning committee. Themed “70 Years of a Complete Gospel,” the weeklong celebration is scheduled for July 21–27, 2025.

Rev. Aboyeji noted that the anniversary commemorates seven decades of spiritual impact and humanitarian service by the Yaba church, which serves as the national headquarters of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria.

“Our focus goes beyond spiritual revival,” he said. “We are marking this milestone with impactful outreach through medical missions, soul-lifting musical events, youth-targeted programmes, and robust community service.”

With over 5,000 branches across Nigeria, Aboyeji reiterated the church’s commitment to deepening its societal impact and expanding its reach through practical expressions of faith.

The anniversary will also serve as a homecoming for past members and an opportunity to recognize key contributors to the church’s growth both locally and in the diaspora.


Elder Kehinde Lawanson, Chairman of the Anniversary Planning Committee, unveiled a line-up of activities, including a colour parade, inter-school quiz competition, colloquium, praise night, youth event tagged Special Blast (Youth Connect), an awards/gala night, and a grand finale on July 27.


Onaolapo charges women on ‘Next Level’
The church’s leadership said the celebration will not only honour its heritage but also inspire future generations to remain rooted in faith and service.


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/07/too-early-to-judge-tinubus-govt-foursquare-church/

I would have said my mind but because of the spam bot.

Rev. Sam Aboyeji,

..this one said it is too early...the other one said.."he will assess Tinubu in 2yrs time...

..can any of this folks be taken seriously..? when it is about para;;:"poism..?..tri;,;"be..?

If cause it's too early. Let's wait for them to perfect plans for 2027 elections since that's what they are interested in 2 years into their administration

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is doing a good job so far

Foursquare church don buy market from the intolerant set of People.

This thread should be interesting

agentNija:
I would have said my mind but because of the spam bot.

LMAO!

iwaeda:
LAGOS — The General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, Rev. Sam Aboyeji, has cautioned political actors against turning social gatherings into campaign grounds ahead of the 2027 elections, stressing that it is too early to assess President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.



Speaking during a press conference to unveil activities marking the church’s 70th anniversary celebration, Rev. Aboyeji described premature political campaigns as a major distraction for the ruling government, urging leaders to focus instead on addressing the country’s mounting security and economic challenges.

“We should allow the government to work and not be distracted by early politicking,” Aboyeji said. “The challenges Nigerians are facing require total focus and urgent solutions, not premature campaigns.”

The press briefing was held at the church’s national headquarters in Yaba, Lagos, where the cleric was joined by other leaders and members of the platinum jubilee planning committee. Themed “70 Years of a Complete Gospel,” the weeklong celebration is scheduled for July 21–27, 2025.

Rev. Aboyeji noted that the anniversary commemorates seven decades of spiritual impact and humanitarian service by the Yaba church, which serves as the national headquarters of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria.

“Our focus goes beyond spiritual revival,” he said. “We are marking this milestone with impactful outreach through medical missions, soul-lifting musical events, youth-targeted programmes, and robust community service.”

With over 5,000 branches across Nigeria, Aboyeji reiterated the church’s commitment to deepening its societal impact and expanding its reach through practical expressions of faith.

The anniversary will also serve as a homecoming for past members and an opportunity to recognize key contributors to the church’s growth both locally and in the diaspora.


Elder Kehinde Lawanson, Chairman of the Anniversary Planning Committee, unveiled a line-up of activities, including a colour parade, inter-school quiz competition, colloquium, praise night, youth event tagged Special Blast (Youth Connect), an awards/gala night, and a grand finale on July 27.


Onaolapo charges women on ‘Next Level’
The church’s leadership said the celebration will not only honour its heritage but also inspire future generations to remain rooted in faith and service.


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/07/too-early-to-judge-tinubus-govt-foursquare-church/

Coming from Abodeyi a yoruba man
This Abodeyi of a man don't know what Ibrahim traore of Burkina Faso has done in his country in 2yrs. And this one is telling us that 2yrs is early to judge tinibu

I deeply respect the MOG, but I strongly differ.

In 2 years, Tinubu has wrecked so much havoc on the economy while living lavishly and traipsing the globe purposelessly.

In two years, he has:
- Removed petrol subsidy
- Removed electricity subsidy and introduced Band A/P/C
- Rate of terrorism has skyrocketed
- Bought a yatch
- Bought a plane
- Renovated VPs apartment for billions of naira while Nigerians are suffering
- Tried to placate us by saying he'd implement Orosanya but no show
- Extended a girl's NYSC stay because she criticized the government

Foursquare church, no be Femi Adeshina (Buhari man) church be that?

Too early to judge Tinubu but nice to judge state governors abi?

Hypocrisy is realla

2 years is enough for a working government to begin to perform. If the over 15 trillions budget for the coastal highway that has now been embezzled was invested in Agriculture in the first 6 months in office, Nigerians won't be hungry by now.

Those supporting Tinubu are benefitting from the system or simply bitter tribalists.

PlasmaTV:
I deeply respect the MOG, but I strongly differ.

In 2 years, Tinubu has wrecked so much havoc on the economy while living lavishly and traipsing the globe purposelessly.

In two years, he has:
- Removed petrol subsidy
- Removed electricity subsidy and introduced Band A/P/C
- Rate of terrorism has skyrocketed
- Bought a yatch
- Bought a plane
- Renovated VPs apartment for billions of naira while Nigerians are suffering
- Tried to placate us by saying he'd implement Orosanya but no show
- Extended a girl's NYSC stay because she criticized the government

Do you have any data points to support the claim that insecurity has significantly increased?

'Speaking during a press conference to unveil activities marking the church’s 70th anniversary celebration, Rev. Aboyeji'

I'm not surprised.

His Yoruba kingsmen have said we should give him time, that he's just barely 2 years in office. That our Nigerian Dubai is 100% assured under his regime. But same people are crying of a destabilized economy and a rumbling stomach. Which one we go hope on now?
Mandate standers are tired, broom departments are tired also, kingsmen are decamping. Ewa and agbado members are no where to be found again, Like wtf is going on

Mbanda:
Coming from Abodeyi a yoruba man
This Abodeyi of a man don't know what Ibrahim traore of Burkina Faso has done in his country in 2yrs. And this one is telling us that 2yrs is early to judge tinibu

so Burkina Faso n Nigeria are the same size n they run same economy?

I wish u people can b moved to Burkina Faso so u can see the propaganda u are hailing

The Church is for everyone, not just for selected people. Let me watch from the sideline.

...but not too early when GEJ was judged by Yekini after 2.5 years in 2012. God now operates with timetable i quess.

Factcheck0001:
so Burkina Faso n Nigeria are the same size n they run same economy?

I wish u people can b moved to Burkina Faso so u can see the propaganda u are hailing

Enough of all these yeye excuses from yoruba people for tinibu. We are tired of the uncountable excuses, what we need is action not excuses. When he was busy shouting "emilokan" and you people were supporting him, didn't you people know the size of Nigeria?

Secondly, the good things and good governance that Burkinabes are enjoying now, is 100% real and not propaganda like the west and APC want us to believe.

It's not too early sir.

If one year was enough for Tinubu to destroy the Nigerian economy, then two years is enough to assess his performance and tell him the truth that he has failed so that he can buckle up and do better in the remaining two years he has in office. He mustn't wait until he gets a reelection to begin to fix the Nigeria he destroyed in under two years.


So don't defend failure, say it as it is, Tinubu has performed abysmally poor in the last two years of his regime

Some has gone past his the half mark of his tenure without any single economic or social improvement but you say he should not be judged because it's too early ? Well I hear this church is run by Iyins father so I am not surprised, the apple can never fall far from the tree