Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has cautioned his political opponents to be wary of the fact that God’s hand is on his emergence as the state’s chief executive.
Umahi said this during a thanksgiving service by Christ Embassy, Abakaliki.”As they chase us, may they not incur the wrath of God,because we came in the name of the Lord;” he said, apparently referring to the Labour Party
candidate, Edward Nkwegu (aka Edon) and his supporters.
Explaining that he came to appreciate God for his favour upon his family and for the victory he granted him at the Elections Petitions Tribunal and the Court of Appeal, the governor said that Nkwegu and his loyalists needed to trade the path of wisdom, instead of dissipating energy and resources contesting God’s ordained mandate.
Umahi said, “The worst sickness is when a man cannot see the hands of God. The hands of God are upon us and no man,no power,no court can set aside the victory that God has given us. As they move to the Supreme Court, it is an act of foolishness.”
Recalling the travails he faced during the governorship election, Governor Umahi said that God even gave him victory in the 13 local government areas of the state, including that of the then political Pharaoh (Martin Elechi) in the state.
He added,”Not only that God gave us victory, He gave us victory in the 13 local government areas, including the LG of Pharaoh and his henchmen.
“During the tribunal that lasted six months, for three months,our detractors were running up and down looking for whom to bribe, write all kinds of petitions to the President,and who is who. I just look at them and laughed. And I took what my lawyers wrote and passed it over to my Pastor. I came here by myself, I dropped it on the alter. Today, we have victory. “Preaching at the occasion,the Pastor in charge, Christ Embassy, Eunice Oyeyemi said that God had been faithful to his people, despite challenges.
She also commended Governor Umahi for the remarkable achievements he had recorded in the state.
Special prayers were offered for Umahi, his family and EXCO members.
