Following the sociopolitical crises that have bedevilled Rivers State in recent times, the spiritual leader of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, has waded in, assuring Governor Siminalayi Fubara of protection, restoration of peace and success of his administration.
To this end, the spiritual leader has ordered his teeming faithful to converge in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State, for what he described as Peace and Unity Feast, which one-week activity commenced last Monday in the state.
It is billed to climax on Saturday, 12th October 2024, with a 3-hour procession around the city centre with prayers to avert further untoward developments.
It is learnt that the spiritual leader despatched a delegation from the headquarters of his organisation in Calabar led by Patriarch Amah William who is spokesman of the organisation as well as the administrator of the fold Rivers State, Archbishop Amaewhule Ogwutum to visit Governor Fubara on Wednesday.
Secretary to the State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo, received the delegation on behalf of the governor.
Addressing the governor, Amah Williams stressed the importance of global peace, particularly in the state and why all should sheath their swords, reminding that the spiritual leader had declared Port Harcourt as the port of peace.
He assured that the pronouncement still stands, emphasising that Peace will certainly return.
He also assured that their organisation as a development partner in peace-building and sustainable projects, will work to enthroned peace in the state.
Also speaking, the administrator of the organisation in the state, Archbishop Amaewhule expressed gratitude for the governor’s warm reception.
He said the Peace and Unity feast is an annual event by the organisation but that this year’s celebration will bring about spiritual intervention in the State.
Secretary to the State Government, Dr Danagogo, regretted the unavoidable absence of the Governor and expressed gratitude for the spiritual interventions of BCS in the state and assurances of peace and protection.
He said, “The assurances of peace, unity and protection of the governor and safety in Rivers State are heartwarming. The assurances from the influential spiritual leader are very important to the Governor at this moment in the State.”
He also expressed the government’s willingness to partner BCS for peace and development, stating that they are very grateful for activities of the organisation in the state.
He said the governor would personally welcome further conversations on more spiritual issues for peace.