The Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has declared that no government can guarantee lasting peace, maintaining that true peace comes only from God.

Speaking during a church service in Warri, Delta State, Oyedepo told worshippers not to depend solely on earthly institutions for inner peace, stressing that genuine tranquillity is a divine gift available through a personal relationship with God.

According to the cleric, while governments have the responsibility of providing security and governance, they cannot offer the lasting peace that only God gives.

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“No government in this world can give you peace, neither can you find it in the market. It is only God that can give you peace,” Oyedepo said.

He encouraged believers to deepen their faith and continually seek God’s presence in their daily lives, noting that spiritual peace remains the foundation for overcoming life’s challenges.

In a separate message delivered during a Sunday service at Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State, Oyedepo urged members of the church to actively participate in Nigeria’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Preaching a sermon titled “Breaking the Curses of Life,” the presiding bishop said the numerical strength of Living Faith Church gives it the capacity to influence the outcome of future elections if members participate responsibly.

He called on eligible Nigerians to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), describing participation in elections as both a civic responsibility and a constitutional right.

“We are not passers-by in our nations. We are bona fide citizens of the nation, and we have a right to participate in who governs us,” Oyedepo told the congregation.

He added that Christians should not remain indifferent to political developments but should engage peacefully in the democratic process to help determine the country’s leadership.

“We have a right to determine who rules us. And this church, with the millions that we have, has a say in it. So be part of it,” he said.

The cleric’s remarks come as political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, with increasing calls from religious and civic leaders for greater citizen participation in the electoral process.