By Our Correspondent
Commercial activities were brought to a halt in the Ughelli metropolis on Saturday as the residents of the area thronged the Ughelli stadium to participate in the 4th Ughelli, day of prayer and thanksgiving.
The spiritual exercise which has held since 2012 at the instance of the Ovie of Ughelli kingdom, HRM Ajuwe Dr W. O. Oharisi III (JP) was aimed at the redemption of the land from the wicked and evil reign of the devil.
In his address, the monarch applauded what he described as the uncommon devotion and contributions of churches, the president general Ughelli Descendant Union, council chairman, president generals of the 23 communities and all others who have contributed to the realization of the event in the past four years.
“You will agree with me that God almighty through his son Jesus Christ, has approved this yearly event and it has come to stay in Jesus name. I want to appeal with everyone not to be tired or weary to pray always to God to continue to bless us and this land to yield its increase to cause overflow in all we do.
Continuing, “It is my prayers that God will richly bless this land with Federal and State Government presence so that everyone dwelling in Ughelli kingdom will enjoy overflow. We need more of government impact, influence, educational institutions and state capital for Ughelli. I pray that this year’s prayer will usher in peace and abundance.”
In his remarks, president of the Ughelli day of prayer and thanksgiving, Bishop Dr Kingsley Enakireiri, stated that the continuation of the event has been a blessing to all. Adding that it is his wish to see all Ughelli sons and daughters committed to the glorious kingdom in all areas of life.
Enakireiri appreciated all who have been there planning and executing the annual prayer and Thanksgiving Day since inception. “he said “to all contributors, church leaders and their congregations, corporate organizations, associations, communities and individuals who have contributed to the success of this event, God will surely reward you handsomely. And may the good lord continue to bless the king, HRM Ajuwe Dr W. O. Oharisi III (JP) and the entire people of the land with overflow of wealth and prosperity in Jesus name.
On his part, Hon Kenneth Kesiena Ibru, the Executive Chairman, Ughelli North Local Government Council, Ughelli thanked the organisers for their foresightedness in organising the event. Saying “I know with their efforts the peace and progress of Ughelli kingdom will be guaranteed.
“However I want to use this opportunity to warn all evil doers and cultist in Ughelli North Local Government Area to desist from their ungodly actions. For it is written in the book of psalm 75:10 “all the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted. I will solicit the co-operation of the good people of Ughelli North to have the fear of God and be lovers of peace so that the expected development, progress, and prosperity will come speedily.
“I appreciate the king for this wonderful initiative. It is my prayer that the king will grow from strength to strength and the lord will magnify him exceedingly in the eyes of his subjects, because his royal majesty has chosen to obey God’s commandments, and has submitted himself to his control for it is written that “it is only the presence of God that guarantees peace and prosperity.” It is my prayer that Ughelli kingdom will enjoy abundant peace and unprecedented development.”
Highpoint of the event was the word ministration by Rev. Fr. Dr Mark Omorovie Ikeke on ‘the God of overflow’ with the anchor scripture taken from 2kings 4:1-7. Also prayers were made to break curses, evil covenants, evil altars, deities, idols, cultism, false religion, shrines and for the 23 communities in Ughelli kingdom.
