Following the sociopolitical crises which have bedevilled Rivers State in current occasions, the non secular chief of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, has waded in, assuring Governor Siminalayi Fubara of safety, restoration of peace and success of his administration.
To this finish, the non secular chief has ordered his teeming trustworthy to converge in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State, for what he described as Peace and Unity Feast, which one-week exercise commenced final Monday within the state.
It’s billed to climax on Saturday, twelfth October 2024, with a 3-hour procession across the metropolis centre with prayers to avert additional untoward developments.
It’s learnt that the non secular chief despatched a delegation from the headquarters of his organisation in Calabar led by Patriarch Amah William who’s spokesman of the organisation in addition to the administrator of the fold Rivers State, Archbishop Amaewhule Ogwutum to go to Governor Fubara on Wednesday.
Secretary to the State Authorities, Dr Tammy Danagogo, acquired the delegation on behalf of the governor.
Addressing the governor, Amah Williams harassed the significance of world peace, significantly within the state and why all ought to sheath their swords, reminding that the non secular chief had declared Port Harcourt because the port of peace.
He assured that the pronouncement nonetheless stands, emphasising that Peace will definitely return.
He additionally assured that their organisation as a improvement accomplice in peace-building and sustainable initiatives, will work to enthroned peace within the state.
Additionally talking, the administrator of the organisation within the state, Archbishop Amaewhule expressed gratitude for the governor’s heat reception.
He mentioned the Peace and Unity feast is an annual occasion by the organisation however that this 12 months’s celebration will result in non secular intervention within the State.
Secretary to the State Authorities, Dr Danagogo, regretted the unavoidable absence of the Governor and expressed gratitude for the non secular interventions of BCS within the state and assurances of peace and safety.
He mentioned, “The assurances of peace, unity and safety of the governor and security in Rivers State are heartwarming. The assurances from the influential non secular chief are crucial to the Governor at this second within the State.”
He additionally expressed the federal government’s willingness to accomplice BCS for peace and improvement, stating that they’re very grateful for actions of the organisation within the state.
He mentioned the governor would personally welcome additional conversations on extra non secular points for peace.
