PHOTO NEWS: Oyebanji, Opeyemi Bamidele, religious leaders celebrate Christmas carol

Governor Abiodun Oyebanji, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, politicians and religious leaders in Ekiti State gathered on Wednesday at the Obafemi Awolowo Civic Centre in Ado-Ekiti to celebrate a Christmas carol.

The state choir and choirs from various churches participated in the Nine Lessons and Carols, where Governor Oyebanji and Senator Bamidele harped on love, faith, tolerance and communal unity as exemplified by Jesus Christ, who is the reason for the season.

Governor Oyebanji, in a social media post, wrote:

“I joined Ekiti people at the 2025 Ekiti State Government Carol Service held at the Obafemi Awolowo Civic and Convention Centre, Ado-Ekiti. It was a beautiful time of worship, thanksgiving and reflection as we celebrated the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ together as one family.

“Moments like this remind us of the importance of faith, peace and compassion in our daily lives. I encouraged our people to use this festive season to spread love, show kindness to one another and remember the less privileged among us, as this is the true essence of Christmas.

“I am grateful to God for His grace over Ekiti State and for the peace we continue to enjoy. As we look ahead, my prayer is that the joy of this season will strengthen our unity and renew our collective commitment to building a better Ekiti for all.”