Omo-Agege and wife going for the Holy Communion
*Church offers prayer for his protection and victory at the polls
By Jon Egie
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the Obarisi of Urhoboland has dedicated his campaign for the Governorship election to God, seeking divine protection and support for victory at the polls.
The APC in Delta State led by Elder Omeni Sobotie, party chieftains and candidates for 2023 general elections, party members and supporters as well as relatives, friends and well-wishers accompanied Ovie Omo-Agege to seek the face of God at the St Jude’s Catholic Church, GRA, Effurun, Friday, November 18.
The Director General of the APC Campaign Organization, Elder Godsday Orubebe, his running mate, Hon Osanebi, Olorogun Emerhor Otega, Ede Dafinone, Rev Francis Waive, Chief Paulinus Akpeki, Chief Ayiri Emami, Olorogun Adelabu Bodjor, Austin Izagbo, Okorocha and other leaders from across the State were present at the church service.
In a homily, Rev Fr (Dr) James Urien of St Paul’s Chaplaincy, Abraka cited Luke 4: 18, where Jesus presented his manifesto before commencing his ministry on Earth when he said: “The spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor, proclaim release to the captives, give sight to the blind and set free the oppressed.”
He said everything Jesus promised in his manifesto he did, stressing that Jesus did not give false hopes to the people rather, he made himself hospital by healing the sick, provided food by being the bread of life and was poor to make people rich.
“As you begin your campaign remember that God is a sovereign leader from whom all powers flow. People in government must learn to act as God’s agents who will bring succour to the people. Leadership must be people oriented, focus on directional governance for equal opportunities to all. Be truthful, sincere, honest humble and prayerful.
In an intercession, the church led by Rev Fr Maro Ozele offered prayers for Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, all members of Delta APC Campaign Council for God to continue to bless, protect and renew them.
“That God will grant them wisdom, understanding and success in the election and other endeavours, to provide good governance in the affairs of the party, Delta State and Nigeria.
“As Ovie Omo-Agege and his running mate Osanebi have offered themselves to serve, we commit them to you, grant them the spirit of wisdom, may that spirit guide and direct their purpose.
“When they open their mouths to speak, may they speak with your grace. Grant them the courage of Jesus Christ who offered himself to serve, grant them moral integrity and self control. May they be selfless to serve the purpose of the State. Keep away from them evil apparitions, the spirit of deception, ungodly influence and ungodly friends.
“May they be safe by the covering of Jesus, protect them from the arrows that fly in the day and at night. We offer them to you that they may be safe in the hollow of your hand.
“As they traverse the length and width of Delta State, grant them protection. Let no power be able to shortchange their occupation of Government House, Asaba, may your favour open way for them.
“Let every ear that hears their voices and every eye that sees their faces be favourable to them and give them their votes”. The church asked God in prayer.
The intercession was followed by the celebration if the Eucharist conducted by Rev Dr (Prof) John Mark Ikeke during which, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and wife, Mrs Rosemary Omo-Agege partook in the consumption of the elements of the Holy Communion
Speaking at the end of the celebration of the Eucharist, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege said he decided to begin his campaign with prayers in line with Jesus’ teaching of starting and ending any project with prayer.
He said his motivation for contest of the Governorship election was in expression of his disatisfaction with the level of misgovernance of Delta State especially by the Okowa led PDP administration. He said he was aware that the race was not going to be easy but was reassured that with God all things are possible and hence, he came to the house of God for prayers.
He appreciated the content of the homily and pledged to be guided by the sermon during the campaign and as governor when elected.
He hailed Elder Omeni Sobotie , Elder Godsday Orubebe, for their support saying they would be the first party Chairman and campaign DG to unseat an incumbent governor in Delta State.
Omo-Agege informed that he picked Osanebi to be his running mate not only because of his political credentials and experience but also to bridge and gap between his generation and the younger generation so that he (Osanebi) could yarn with the youths.
He said that although there was crisis in the APC in Delta State a few months back but the grace of God brought all feuding parties together to unite the party and support his governorship contest, win and make Delta State move forward.
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