Anglican Bishops of Niger Delta declare support for Gov Wike’s 2nd term
Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt
Anglican Archbishop and Bishops of the Province of Niger Delta have declared that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike deserves a second term for his outstanding developmental strides. The Bishops made the declaration during a programme for an evening of worship and prayers at the Government House Chapel of Everlasting Grace, Port Harcourt. The clerics who took different prayer points invoked God’s protection and guidance for Governor Wike and other PDP candidates during the 2019 polls. Leading the prayers, Archbishop of Anglican Niger Delta Province, Most Rev. Tunde Adeleye, said that Governor Wike represented a rare breed in the Nigerian political space. He said the Rivers State Governor was needed in the state to consolidate on his good works. According to him, the infrastructural development projects of Governor Wike had reshaped Rivers State and the Church firmly stood by the governor. “God is with you and we will continue to pray for you. We will come again for thanksgiving. God does not institute prayers for nothing,” he said. Archbishop Adeleye alleged that Federal Might was full of deceit and lies, noting that no power could stand in the presence of God. He wondered why “some unpatriotic politicians are pushing a tired politician to continue because they want to mismanage the resources of the country.” Prayers were said for peaceful elections, credible polls, and success of Governor Wike and other PDP candidates at the polls. Responding, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, expressed gratitude to the clerics for standing with the people of Rivers State. He said that it was edifying to realise that the Church was standing by them ahead of the general elections. Governor Wike noted that after the two major elections, all PDP candidates would return to the Church for thanksgiving. He said that the Church would never be abandoned in the state. The programme was attended by all the PDP candidates in Rivers State.
