ON THE OCCASION OF THE CONFERMENT OF THE EPISCOPAL DISTINGUISHED MERIT
AWARD ON ASIWAJU MUNIRUDEEN BOLA OYEBAMIJI (AMBO)
Theme: The Role of Christendom in Politics and Governance
The Lord Bishop, Members of the Clergy, Delegates to the Synod, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I respectfully observe all established protocols.
It is a great honour for me to represent the Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), at this historic First Session of the
12th Synod of St. Paul’s Cathedral, Gbongan.
At the outset, I congratulate the Diocese on the successful commencement of this Synod and particularly extend profound appreciation to the Church for finding our candidate worthy of the Episcopal Distinguished Merit Award. This recognition is a testament to a life of service, integrity, humility, and commitment to humanity.
Before proceeding further, permit me to express my deepest sympathy to the people of Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State, the affected families, and the entire Ogbomosho community over the recent tragic kidnapping of students and the unfortunate killing of a dedicated Mathematic teacher. We pray that Almighty God grants eternal rest to the deceased and comforts all those affected by this painful incident.
I also commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and our security agencies for their swift intervention which is to lead to the rescue of the abducted students. The Bible provides numerous examples of faithful men and women who actively participated in governance. Joseph administered Egypt with wisdom. Daniel served in government with integrity.
Esther used her position to protect her people, while Nehemiah combined faith and leadership in rebuilding Jerusalem. Politics and governance remain the instruments through which society is organized, laws are enacted, resources are allocated, security is guaranteed, and the welfare of citizens is promoted.
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is unequivocal in Section 14(2)(b) that “the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government.” This constitutional obligation is not the exclusive responsibility of the Federal Government. It extends equally to State Governments and Local Governments.
It is therefore appropriate to commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to the implementation of Section 162 of the Constitution, which guarantees that all tiers of government should have direct and unhindered access to their constitutionally allocated funds.As Osun State prepares for the Governorship Election of 15th August 2026, Christians and indeed all citizens must carefully evaluate those seeking public office based on character, competence,vision, and capacity to deliver good governance.
The APC Governorship Candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has presented a vision anchored on economic prosperity, educational advancement, healthcare improvement, youth
empowerment, agricultural transformation, infrastructure development, security enhancement, and prudent management of public resources.
May God bless the Church!
May God bless Osun State!!
May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria!!!
Thank you and God bless you all.
Delivered by:
Mp Oluwole Oke, MA Tax Law, MBA (Finance & Accounting), LLB, ACITN, FIMC
Director General, APC Gubernatorial Campaign Council, Osun 2026
Representing Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), APC Governorship Candidate.
