Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has stated that he has been fortified by God to defend the interest of the state against forces of darkness.
\nSpeaking during a special luncheon for the Christ for All Nations (CFAN) President, Evangelist Daniel Kolenda and his team at the Government House, Port Harcourt yesterday, Governor Wike said that the great gospel crusade has been beneficial to the state.
\nHe said: \u201cI can tell you that I am more fortified and prepared to go and defeat Satan and his agents.
\n\u201cThose who know what I am saying, know our background. It has not been easy for us. We require prayers of men of God, so we can keep going forward\u201d.
\nThe governor said that the massive turnout of Rivers people for all the days of the great gospel crusade prove that Rivers State is a Christian State.
\nHe said he has benefited personally from the crusade as he derived daily blessing from his participation in the Godly event.
\nHe said: \u201cGod will bless all of you. As you have honoured God, you will be honoured. We will keep in touch so that you will continue to pray for our dear state.\u201d
\nGovernor Wike said that the crusade has impacted the state positively as the crusade is happening at the right time.
\n\u201cI want to say that this is not just a crusade, but a revival. Rivers State will prefer that this holds annually \u201c, he said.
\nIn his remarks, President of CFAN, Evangelist Daniel Kolenda thanked Governor Wike for hosting the entire team.
\nHe described the hosting as an unprecedented occasion where the Rivers State Governor displayed hospitality, friendship and love.
\nSpecial Adviser to the Rivers State Governor on Religious Affairs, Bishop Winston Iwo said God has touched Rivers State with through the Great Gospel Crusade.
\nMeanwhile, Evangelist Kolenda, yesterday, was at visited the Rivers State Government House Chapel of Everlasting Grace built by Governor Nyesom Wike, where he prayed for the governor and the state.
\nThe international evangelist, who was led by the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, prayed for the sustenance of Rivers State and God\u2019s blessings on the state.
\nAccompanied by the Vice President of CFAN, Rev Peter Vandenberg and the Director, Africa for CFAN, Rev John Dakur, Kolenda prayed God to strengthen the administration of Wike for the good of the people.
\nWike received the cleric at his residence from where he led him on a tour of the reconstructed Brick House and the old Catholic Chapel located in the precincts of the Government House, Port Harcourt.
\nThe Deputy Governor, Dr Ipalibo Harry Banigo and the National Chairman of PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, joined the Rivers State governor during the visit to the Government House Chapel of Everlasting Grace.
\nAt the residence of the governor, Kolenda also prayed for Wike and his family.
\nEarlier at the NLNG sandfill, venue of the Great Gospel Crusade, the mighty wave of God moved across the city of Port Harcourt as Jesus Christ touched thousands of worshippers.
\nThe Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, his wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike and top government officials joined other Christians to celebrate God\u2019s blessing.
\nAn American Worship and Praise Leader, Eddie James, led an outstanding session that brought down the presence of God across the length and breadth of the crusade.
\nWike was in the spirit, praising God and dancing to the glory of God alongside his wife.
\nDuring the crusade, Evangelist Daniel Kolenda prayed God to destroy all the idols tormenting the state and stagnating development in the state.
\nSeveral converted sinners and witch doctors surrendered their charms and amulets, which were publicly burnt at the Crusade.
\nPreaching a sermon, Kolenda said that there was power in the blood of Jesus Christ to free all those suffering from the evil power of the devil.
\nSeveral worshippers who received God\u2019s healing testified to God\u2019s goodness after the prayer session.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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