The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, received a rousing welcome at the Redemption City (formerly known as Redemption Camp) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God on Friday.
Peter Obi, who was at the church for the first time, was captured sitting quietly with a smile as he attended the 70th annual convention of the church.
Welcoming Obi to the convention, the announcer said, “We welcome to the Redemption Camp for the first time Mr. Peter Obi.”
His introduction was greeted with loud cheers.
Others welcomed and introduced are the Presiding Bishop of the Sword of the Spirit Ministries and President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop Wale Oke; the National Superintendent of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria and National Treasurer of the PFN, Reverend Sam Aboyeji; the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel; and the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, who is represented by his wife.
Watch the video of Peter Obi at the RCCG’s Redemption City below;
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