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Tayo Olarewaju, a Methodist Church
cleric yesterday, during the 3rd diocesan harvest thanksgiving
anniversary of Methodist Church Nigeria, Egba/Yewa Diocese, held at
Igbogila, Yewa north local government area of the state, asked God to
touch the hearts of the Ogun State governor, Gbenga Daniel, and the
state’s lawmakers over the incessant political crisis in the state
before it metamorphosed into bloodbath.

Mr. Olarewaju’s prayer, which lasted
for about 30 minutes, was centred on the political crisis which now
gives innocent residents and citizens of the state sleepless nights.

The hostility between the executive and
legislative arms of the state government reached its zenith two weeks
ago when a faction of the lawmakers staged an early morning meeting
during which they announced the removal of the principal officers of
the assembly and declared a new set of leaders. Although most people in
the state and beyond consider this a joke, the insurgent lawmakers have
received Mr. Daniel’s backing.

“God should touch the heart of Daniel.
He should touch the hearts of the lawmakers, all the aggrieved parties
should have their hearts touched, so that the state will not turn to
war,” the cleric said.

Change of heart

“I pray that God should soften the
hearts of the lawmakers and the governor. God should intervene for the
state to have peace. God should put love among them, mind of peace. If
Saul can change to Paul, God will change the hearts of all of them to
good,” he said.

Mr. Olarewaju also appealed to God to
choose responsible leaders for the country at all levels. He equally
advised the electorate not to sell their rights by collecting money to
vote, but should vote according to their conscience.

Notable politicians at the ceremony include Titi Ajanaku
(governorship aspirant); Albert Ashipa, chairman, Imeko-Afon local
government; Sunday Kojek, member, Ogun State House of Assembly; and
Oluwole Olumide, an Egba high chief.