The suspended governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, showed up publicly yesterday at a special prayer, worship and thanksgiving service at the Salvation Ministries Headquarters, Government Reservation Area, GRA, Port Harcourt, five days after a state of emergency was declared on the state by President Bola Tinubu.
The governor, speculated to have relocated to another southern state after the declaration of the state of emergency, expressed gratitude to God for His love, mercy and unwavering support amid festering political challenges.
Top politicians, major stakeholders, elders and leaders of the state, and associates accompanied him.
His press secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, in a statement, said: “Among those who accompanied the governor are Chief of Staff, Dr Edison Ehie; former Senate President Pro-Tempore and President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta Mbata; former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Dr Sam Sam Jaja; Chief Orits Onyiri; Chief Mike Elechi; and Chief David Briggs.
“Others include Dr Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja; Amaopusenibo Fubara Hart; Chief Theodore Georgewill; Hon Kingston Sylvanus; former Mayor of Port Harcourt City, Hon Ezebunwo Ichemati; former Ikwerre Local Government Council Chairman, Hon Israel Abosi; former Emohua Local Government Council Chairman, Chief David Omereji; among others.
“The church service, a testament to his deep faith and belief in God as the ultimate dispenser of justice, was an extraordinary session of worship, prayers, and thanksgiving to appreciate the Lord and acknowledge His never-failing gifts to humanity.
“The service, led by the presiding pastor of the church, David Ibiyeomie, who took his sermon on: “Living A Blessed Life” from Genesis 1:28, featured soul-lifting songs, scriptural exhortations, and prayers for continued peace, progress, and prosperity in Rivers State.
“A special prayer session was also held for the suspended governor shortly after the service.”
