The Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province (Anglican Communion),
Most Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Chukwuma, has declared that the re-election of
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State “is going to be a walkover by
God’s grace” because of the governor’s outstanding performance and
uncommon leadership style.
The outspoken Archbishop, who spoke
during the prayer session at the Government House, Enugu to herald the
commencement of work after the New Year celebration, described Gov.
Ugwuanyi as a peaceful leader who is good to everybody irrespective of
class, religion or political difference.
The cleric stated that
“there is no alternative to Gburugburu (Ugwuanyi) in 2019”, stressing
that “he has done well and therefore, No Vacancy in the Lion Building”.
He
commended Gov. Ugwuanyi for sustaining the New Year prayer session
since he assumed office, thanking God that “the governor is the man you
brought to place Enugu State in your hands”.
The Archbishop while
praying for his victory in the forthcoming general election said that
“Gov. Ugwuanyi is the Joshua of Enugu State who will lead us to the
Promised Land”.
According to him, “Your Excellency, you are doing
your best and God is going to make you to stay there to do more for the
people of this state. The governor has been good to everybody even the
enemies. All your enemies will fail in the Name of Jesus, because God
has called you for a purpose in Nigeria and Enugu State.
“I have
told them that our governor has no alternative in 2019. I have said it
before that for Gburugburu, there is no vacancy in the Lion Building,
and that is where I stand. Whoever is doing well, we assist him to
continue doing well.
“In Enugu State, we have experienced peace
and the era where people have political enmity and others, have all
gone. Everybody is happy, the traders are happy, there is sympathy,
there is concern, there is respect for everybody. That is why we are
asking him to continue in office”.
On the recent fire outbreak in
the state, the cleric who prayed against such incident, applauded Gov.
Ugwuanyi for his swift intervention in putting out the inferno without
any loss of life and the assistance he gave to the victims to ameliorate
their pains. He also lauded him for equipping the State Fire Service.
Archbishop
Chukwuma advised the people, public office holders, civil servants, the
judiciary and legislature, among others, to “circumcise our hearts” to
ensure that the state gets to the Promised Land, praying further that
the coming elections will be free, fair and credible and devoid of
violence and intimidation.
In his address, Gov. Ugwuanyi who
appreciated the Archbishop and other clergymen at the event for their
presence and active participation, equally thanked “Enugu State
stakeholders, civil servants, the organized labour, the clergy, market
men and women and indeed the entire people of the state – the true
heroes of democracy – for the prayers, support, solidarity and
cooperation that they have continued to accord my administration”
Gov.
Ugwuanyi noted that his administration has “made visible progress in
our quest to transform Enugu State and significantly improve the lives
of our people”, stressing that “Enugu State has remained peaceful and
has retained its rating as one of the safest and fastest growing states
in the country”.
While wishing the people of Enugu State “a very
blissful 2019”, the governor added that “the New Year offers us another
chance to sustain the tempo of peace and good governance in the state
and to rededicate ourselves to the task of building a much better and
more viable society for the benefit of all and sundry”.
Gov.
Ugwuanyi pledged to ensure the full implementation of the 2019 budget
when passed by the State House of Assembly to address the yearnings and
aspirations of the people.
He therefore, appealed to all
political parties and the people of the state to ensure a peaceful
campaigns and elections by eschewing all acts of violence or conduct
that may lead to breakdown of law and order in any part of the state,
expressing confidence that “the elections and all that we do this year
in Enugu State, shall surely end in praise by the Grace of God”.
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