Obasanjo, Kwara Deputy Gov., others to grace House of Prayer Assembly’s 2025 Yadah
By Alex Ajayi
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Kwara State Deputy Governor, Elder Kayode Alabi, are among the special dignitaries expected to grace the 2025 Yadah programme of the House of Prayer Assembly, Basilica, in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.
The General Overseer of the House of Prayer Assembly, Basilica, Pastor (Dr.) Joseph Omorinoye, who disclosed this at a press conference in Ilorin on Wednesday, said the annual event, which is strictly devoted to praise, would come up on November 14, 2025.
He added that some powerful men of God, including Prophet Taiwo Ojo, Prophet Dr. Micheal Adio, and Pastor Dr. Samuel Olukosi, would be Guest Speakers on the special day.
Pastor Omorinoye said Yadah is a Hebrew word, which means Praise, adding that the event would be Praise galore.
He said: “Yadah is a Hebrew word, meaning Praise. We want to praise God in style with our voices and all that is in us.
“We want everyone to come and experience praise that will break chains and as well lift burdens.
“It is not an ordinary praise, but the kind of praise that will command healing, deliverance and explosion of joy.
“Our former President, Chief Obasanjo, and the Kwara State Deputy Governor, Elder Alabi will be present alongside other dignitaries across the country.”
The cleric also disclosed that the theme for Yadah 2025 which was taken from Psalm 34 vs 1 stated: “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
He also disclosed that over 60 Royal Fathers, Commissioners, and Local Government Chairmen would be present at the annual event, adding that “Yadah has been in existence since 2018 and it has always been a special event that is celebrated annually at the House of Prayer Assembly, Basilica in Olunlade Ilorin”.
The General Overseer also said that popular gospel singers like Tope Alabi, Mama Bola Are, Mercy Chinwo, Bidemi Olaoba, and Deborah Ajayi, among others, had performed in the past Yadah nights, while this year’s event promises to be spiritually impactful.
