Oyedepo to church members: Get PVCs, we must decide who governs us in 2027

The Founder of the Living Faith Church, fondly called Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has urged worshippers to get their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general election.

Oyedepo gave the advice while delivering a sermon at Canaan Land in Ota, Ogun State, on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

The cleric emphasised that obtaining the card is a civic responsibility, stressing that members must not neglect their right to participate in shaping the nation’s  future.

He stated that the PVC empowered citizens to decide who governs them, insisting that no one should be disenfranchised in the coming general elections.

Oyedepo reminded worshippers that their votes carried a lot of weight and therefore urged them to prepare early, rather than wait until the election season kicked off.

Oyedepo said political leadership influences national destiny, adding that believers must not remain passive when opportunities to choose leaders presents themselves.

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He further stressed that spiritual authority does not replace civic duty, saying Christians must balance prayers with active participation in democratic processes.

Oyedepo said: “We have a civic responsibility as responsible citizens of our various nations. This church is today in 144 nations. So, endeavour to secure your Permanent Voter Cards (PVC).

“You are men and women of the spirit. By your own personal conviction, you should know where to cast your vote. We are not passersby in our nation.

“We are bonafide citizens of the nation, and we have a right to participate in who governs us.”