Funke Akindele, who wore the church’s white garment called ‘sutana’, said she had always come back to the church for solutions to challenges she faced
By Kehinde Okeowo
Ace actress and Lagos state deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Funke Akindele, has revealed she was born and raised in the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC).
The thespian turned politician made the assertion when she called on the clergy of the church to pray for her, as she embarks on her political endeavour.
In a video posted on social media, on Sunday, by CCC Wonderland Parish, the 45-year-old Nollywood actress was seen canvassing for votes.
She said she was born and raised in CCC, adding that her case could be likened to a lost sheep who has returned home.
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Akindele also said she would, henceforth, associate with the Church publicly, a statement which was greeted by the cheering congregation.
Speaking in both English and Yoruba languages and donning the church’s white garment called ‘sutana’, said she had always come back to the church for solutions to challenges.
She said, “I was born and raised in Celestial. My situation was like that of a lost sheep that God calls back home,” she said.
The movie star went on to claim that she is well known at CCC parishes at Agidingbi/Mile 12, Ogudu/Alapere, Olusosu/Ojota areas of Lagos State.
“Whenever I had challenges in my life, I usually ran back to Celestial Church but secretly. And I would see that I got breakthroughs, but right now I said enough is enough. I’ve stop hiding. I have to be identified with the church publicly.
“And I want to beg you, be praying for Funke Akindele. Every day you’re praying, remember Funke Akindele and everything that belongs to Funke Akindele. That whatever Funke Akindele does should turn to success, and wherever Funke Akindele steps on should be gotten for her.” Akindele added.
