The prayers, held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, brought together party leaders, religious communities and public officials across the two local government areas.

The gatherings took place at selected mosques and churches, including Ilupeju Central Mosque, Ajumoni Central Mosque, African Bethlehem Church and African Church Emmanuel Parish.

The prayer sessions focused on Hamzat’s birthday, the well-being of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the success of APC candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.

Speaking after the birthday cake-cutting ceremony, the APC apex leader in Mushin and Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye, Distinguished Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon, popularly known as Senator GOS, said the initiative was organised to thank God for Hamzat’s life and years of public service.

Solomon also urged the clerics to pray for divine guidance and blessings for the party’s leaders and candidates.

Similarly, the immediate past Chairman of Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA and Deputy Director-General of the Lagos State APC Campaign Council, Hon. Rasaq Olusola Ajala, said the event was an opportunity to appreciate God for preserving Hamzat’s life.

The prayer sessions attracted several APC leaders and government officials, including Hon. Tunbosun Haruna Aruwe, Executive Chairman of Mushin Local Government; Hon. Yemi Alli; Hon. Yinka Kazeem Esho; Mogaji Seye Oladejo; and other party stakeholders.