Lagos traders hold prayers for Tinubu and Hamzat ahead of elections
Updated 01:37 WAT, · first published 10 Nov 2026, 16:45 WAT · 4 outlets reporting
The Sun reported that market leaders and traders across Lagos State offered special prayers for President Bola Tinubu and APC governorship candidate Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat ahead of the 2027 elections. P.M. News quoted Hamzat saying markets play a critical role in Lagos' economic growth. Vanguard noted that the prayer session was organised by the Lagos State Market Advisory Council in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government. All reports said the prayers sought victory for the candidates.
What we know
- Traders across Lagos prayed for President Bola Tinubu
- Prayers also for APC candidate Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat
- Organised by Lagos State Market Advisory Council with the Ministry of Local Government
- Aimed at the 2027 general elections
Why it matters: The prayers aim to support the candidates in the 2027 general elections.
Sources
- Lagos traders hold special prayers for Tinubu, Hamzat ahead of elections – The Sun,
- Lagos traders hold prayers for Tinubu, Hamzat ahead of elections – P.M. News,
- 2027: Lagos Traders Pray For Tinubu, Hamzat – New Telegraph,
- 2027: Lagos traders pray for Tinubu, Hamzat’s victory – Vanguard,
Updates
- – Story published - 4 outlets
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