Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and his Social Democratic Party counterpart, Adewole Adebayo, have paid tribute to the founder of All Christians Fellowship Mission, Rev. Dr. William Okoye, describing him as a devoted servant of God whose life was marked by faith, integrity and national transformation.

Okoye, a former chaplain at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, died recently, drawing tributes from political, religious and public figures across the country.

In a condolence message shared on his X handle on Thursday, Obi described the late cleric as an elder brother whose ministry inspired countless people to live lives of purpose and righteousness.

“I received the news of the homegoing of my elder brother, Rev. Dr. William Okoye, with profound sadness,” Obi said.

He added that Okoye belonged to “that rare generation of spiritual leaders who understood that the true measure of ministry is not in the size of its platforms but in the depth of its impact on humanity.”

According to Obi, the cleric’s teachings, leadership and personal example inspired many to embrace discipline, hope and integrity.

He described the death as “a great loss to his family, the entire All Christians Fellowship Mission, the Body of Christ, and our dear nation, Nigeria.”

Obi urged Nigerians to uphold the late preacher’s legacy of service, justice and selflessness, praying that his life would continue to inspire future generations.

Also mourning the cleric, SDP presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo described Okoye as one of Nigeria’s distinguished Christian leaders whose ministry transcended denominational boundaries.

“I received with profound sorrow the news of the passing of Rev. William Okoye, the esteemed founder and leader of All Christians Fellowship,” Adebayo said.

He noted that Nigeria had lost “one of her distinguished Christian fathers whose life was devoted to the service of God, the unity of the Body of Christ, the advancement of righteousness, and the moral transformation of our nation.”

Adebayo further described the late cleric as “a voice of truth, peace, justice, and national reconciliation,” whose commitment to raising leaders of character left a lasting legacy.

He extended his condolences to Okoye’s family, the All Christians Fellowship, the Christian Association of Nigeria, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, and Christians across the world, praying for strength for those mourning his passing.