- Drum support for the President
- Declares 40 days fasting for Nigeria
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
Some group of church leaders under the umbrella of the National Solemn Assembly, have applauded the steps taken so far, as well as the governance style of the President, Ahmed Bola Tinubu.
The Church leaders were particularly happy with the President on the choice of appointments so far, particularly the consideration that he has given to all religions and ethnic groups in Nigeria in making such appointments.
The General Overseer of World Harvest Ministry, Archbishop Leonard Kawas, told journalists at a press conference in Abuja, on Thursday, that the National Solemn Assembly is organizing a one-day of praise, prayer and worship, to thank God for His love and peace in Nigeria.
He said: “A few months before the elections, there was high tension and fear among the people, particularly the Christian community who were concerned with the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to present Muslim-Muslim candidates for the office of the President, not considering the interest of the huge Christian community in Nigeria.
“There was this fear that the decision was part of the Islamization agenda of the APC. But from all indications, that fear was needless. So far, there is no sign of that, neither has anything indicated that it might happen anytime. Rather, we have seen inclusivity in the appointments and engagements of the President.
“Evidently, the President has been impartial and just, without favouritism or discrimination, to all ethnic groups as well as different faiths in Nigeria. This was contrary to the fear of many Nigerians that he might choose to favour people of his faith, Muslims. This has also neutralized the fears and concerns of many people from the Christian faith, and also defeated the prophecy of some ‘prophets of doom’ who had predicted crisis and disintegration of Nigeria.”
Archbishop Kawas, however, confirmed that the forthcoming praise, prayer and worship service will be an opportunity to celebrate God and His obvious Hands in the affairs of Nigeria, and will also be used to proclaim blessings and socioeconomic growth in Nigeria.
“It will be a three hours of praise, prayer and worship service. We would seek the Face of God and also for His presence in the affairs of Nigeria. There would be good participation of our spiritual leaders who would intermittently release blessings and prophecies for us.”
While inaugurating the steering committee for the event, he challenged members of the committee to do all they can, through the help of God, to ensure that the event scheduled for December 1st, 2023, is a success.
Archbishop Kawas, however, declared a 40 days fasting and prayer for Nigeria beginning from 20th October, 2023, to draw the presence of God in affairs of Nigeria.
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Archbishop Leonard Kawas with other members of the Assembly during the press conference in Abuja.