Churches Should Sanction Members Involved In Rigging – Wike

Nyesom Wike has called on the Church in Nigeria to sanction members who are involved  in electoral malpractice.

The Rivers State governor spoke as the Anglican Bishop of Mbamili Diocese,  Rt Rev Henry Okeke charged Christians in high position to defend the faith against the forces of darkness he said were determined to destroy the future of the country.

Addressing the 3rd Session of the 8th Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Niger Delta North at Saint Thomas Anglican Church, Diobu, Port Harcourt on Sunday, Governor Wike said that clerics should never be associated with illegal political activities. 

“How do you imagine a cleric hijacking ballot boxes? When we say that Christians should participate in politics, it is not for them to do illegal things. 

“The church should discipline members who are involved in Electoral Malpractice. This will deter others planning to do same”, he said.

He reiterated his call for Christians to be involved in active politics to stop the emergence of unqualified leaders in the country.

The Governor said that the bad economy that has crippled  the country  at the federal level, is due to the fact that unqualified people are controlling that level of government. 

While commending the creativity of the diocese for investing in productive ventures, Governor Wike announced  support  for the Church Projects. 

In a sermon, Anglican Bishop of Mbamili Diocese,  Rt Rev Henry Okeke said Christians must use their positions  to propagate the gospel and improve  the lives of others.

He warned Christian Leaders never to bow to pressure and intimidation,  as they have a duty to help in defending  the faith from the forces of darkness. 

The cleric said Christian leaders who find themselves in governance, civil service  and business should use their positions to defend the future of their communities. 

Anglican Bishop of Niger Delta North, Rt Rev Wisdom Ihunwo prayed God  to protect the Governor and grant him strength and good health  to successfully conclude  his second term. 

The 3rd Session of the 8th Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Niger Delta North witnessed  the rendition of soul lifting hymns and awards to deserving members. 

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