Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state has said the battles against him have been fierce but that God, who rules in the affairs of men, would not fail him in steering the affairs of the state.
Governor Fubara spoke at the special thanksgiving service organised to celebrate his successful governorship election and victory at the Supreme Court at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Opobo Town in Opobo/ Nkoro local government area on Sunday.
The governor said he had returned to thank God for the victory secured during the election and at the Supreme Court, a proof that no battle is bigger than God who alone provides the requisite guidance.
According to him, “A lot of people who started this journey with us ought to have been here with us but unfortunately they are not here. God knows why. We can’t question the Almighty.
“But one thing we can’t take away is that God does not make any mistake. Whatever happens, and when it happens, it is for a purpose.
“I am happy to return this glory to God Almighty, to say thank you to God, and ask for extra energy to continue with the task of governance. But no battle can be bigger than God.”
Governor Fubara said the battles against his administration might not be entirely over but the distractions were being set aside because he is more focused on delivering good governance to the people of Rivers state.
“We came in; we were selected because they believed we have something that we will do for our state. We have not been given the opportunity to do those things that we ought to do for our state.
“We have had a lot of distractions but I strongly believe that while we navigate the path of peace, prayer is also needed for us to pass over this phase. Continue to put us in your prayers. There is nothing that God cannot do.”
Bishop of the Diocese of Niger Delta of the Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Oko-Jaja in a sermon said there were more enduring benefits of thanking God than for the initial feat accomplished.
Bishop Oko-Jaja who preached from Luke 17: 11-19, where Jesus healed ten lepers but only one returned to show gratitude, said thanksgiving establishes permanently the blessings, serves as evidence that God honours faith, and affirms that God does not disappoint.
