Clergy Chides Politicians Over Violence

The Diocesan Bishop of Christ Army Church of Nigeria, Okrika Diocese, Rt. Rev. Sunday  Iwo, has charged politicians in Rivers State to shun politics with bitterness in their pursuit for political positions in the forthcoming general elections.

Bishop Iwo who also doubles as the Vice President of the Christ Army Church of Nigeria Synod was speaking during the 9th Session of the Annual Diocesan Conference held at the Saint Bartholomew Christ Army Church Ozuboko-Ama Area Four (iv) Archdeaconry of the Diocese in Port Harcourt Local Government Area of the state.

The clergy-man particularly reiterated the need for understanding among politicians to remain on the path of non-violence and seek legitimate and political means to better the lots of people in the nation.

He also urged politicians to remain focused in addressing the problem of their constituency despite challenges so that others nursing same ambition will have rethink.

Speaking to newsmen on behalf of the host church, Archdeacon-Elect E.D. Nonju stated that Christians must learn how to keep their promises to God.

Highlights of the five days conference include lectures, Rally, fasting and Prayer Bible Symposium, musical jamboree, Deliverance, Award, launching of  ten million naira Evangelical buses among others.

Two eminent Bible Scholars Rev. (Dr) Solomon Godknows Ibulubo (Fabs) and Pastor J. Kinsley Iyowuna presented papers on topics, “Ye Shall Receive and The Benefits of Giving,” respectively.

Also speaking, the Diocesan Secretary, Wari-Senibo Isaac Amoni Abam called on the members of the Diocese to remain focused, faithful and above all put their trust in God as the author and finisher of our faith.

He condemned the recent violence inflicted in B-Dere and K-Dere communities in which houses, cars and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed and implore the services of the state government to leave no stone unturned in fishing out those perpetrators and their sponsors.

The conference also featured the confirmation and elevation of 20 candidates among who are the Chaplan of the Diocesan, Bishop, Rev. Deacon Anderson  Peri to the position of Rev. Priest and Rev. Canon E.D. Nonju to an Archdeacon-Elect.

The Bishop charged the newly elected men of God to live above board while discharging their sacred functions in line with their oath of office and the scripture.

Alozie Ifeoma