Oyedepo Urges Worshippers to Obtain PVCs Ahead of 2027 Elections, By Ogbotor Faith

The founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has urged eligible Nigerians to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing participation in the electoral process as both a civic responsibility and a constitutional right.

Speaking during a Sunday service at Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State, the cleric encouraged worshippers not to remain indifferent to issues affecting the nation’s leadership but to take advantage of the opportunity to choose those who govern the country through the ballot.

Oyedepo stressed that securing a PVC is an important step towards participating in the democratic process, noting that citizens have the right to determine who leads them through their votes.

“We have a right to determine who governs us,” he told the congregation, urging members to ensure they register and obtain their voter cards before the next general elections.

The bishop also encouraged Christians to combine their faith with responsible civic engagement, saying active participation in nation-building should not be neglected.

His remarks come as political activities and conversations surrounding the 2027 elections gradually gather momentum across the country, with increased calls from various stakeholders for greater voter participation and public involvement in the democratic process.

Nigeria’s 2027 general elections are expected to usher in a new administration at the federal and state levels, making voter registration and the collection of Permanent Voter Cards a key requirement for eligible citizens who wish to cast their ballots.

Oyedepo’s appeal adds to growing calls by religious leaders, civil society organisations and other public figures encouraging Nigerians to participate actively in the electoral process by exercising their right to vote.

Ogbotor Faith, a 200 level Journalism Student of Delta State University, Abraka.