By: Vitalis Ugoh,Calabar
Following the socio-political crises that have bedeviled Rivers state in recent times, the Spiritual Leader of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star(BCS) His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu has pronounced peace, assuring governor Sim Fubara of protection, restoration of peace and success of his administration.
“To this end, he has ordered his teeming faithful to converge in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State for what he described as “Peace and Unity Feast” for a one week activity in the state”.
The feast which started on Monday is billed to climax on Saturday 12 October 2024 with a 3-hour procession round the city centre with prayers to avert further untoward developments.
The spiritual leader had despatched a delegation from the headquarters of his organisation in Calabar led by Patriarch Amah Williams who is spokesman of the organisation as well as the administrator of the fold in Rivers state, Archbishop Amaewhule Ogwutum to visit the governor.
Secretary to the State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo received the delegation on behalf of the governor.
Addressing the governor, Amah Williams stressed the importance of global peace, particularly in the state and why all should sheath their swords, reminding that the spiritual leader had declared Port Harcourt as the port of peace.
He assured that the pronouncement still stand, emphasizing that Peace will certainly return.
He also assured that their organization as a development partner in peace-building and sustainable projects, will work to enthroned peace in the state.
Also speaking, the administrator of the organization in the state, Archbishop Amaewhule expressed gratitude for the governor’s warm reception.
He said the Peace and Unity feast is an annual event by the organisation but that this year’s celebration will bring about spiritual intervention in the State.
Secretary to the State Government, Dr Danagogo regreted the unavoidable absence of the Governor and expressed gratitude for spiritual interventions of BCS in the state and assurances of peace and protection.
He said, “The assurances of peace, unity and protection of the governor and safety in Rivers State are heart warming. The assurances from the influential spiritual leader are very important to the Governor at this moment in the State.”
He also expressed the government’s willingness to partner BCS for peace and development, stating that they are very grateful for activities of the organization in the state.
He said the governor would personally welcome further conversations on more spiritual issues for peace.
