Shun Anambra religious politics, PFN tells Charles Soludo

 

ONITSHA, Anambra – Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria PFN has advised the incoming governor of Anambra state Prof. Charles Soludo not to continue with the existing   religious politics  in the  state.

PFN said that Soludo is God  sent  to rescue the state from it’s  numerous challenges Member, National Advisory Board of PFN Bishop Paul Nkwachukwu gave the advice during  the weekend at the  Alaigbo sunrise prayer crusade held in  Awka Anambra State.

Rev.  Paul Nkwachukwu who is founder and  Bishop of Grace of God Mission said Anambra  state has over the years enmeshed  in religious denominational politics which according to him was not healthy for the state.

He said that the incoming governor must shun and address  the ugly  practices that has been  ravaging governance in the state over the years .

“Religious politics  is one of the major problems in the state and there is need to address it frontally. I know that Soludo will address it. In the Bible there is nothing like Anglican and Catholic or others” he said. He also advised  the incoming governor not be  afraid  of religious leaders and traditional rulers if he wants to succeed.

According to him, “Soludo needs our  repentance and supports, if we had supported him to victory , we must pray him to succeed “.

He said  Soludo will surprise the world if he shuns religious politics in the state , noting that  he was sent by God to rescue Anambra state .

Meanwhile , the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Anambra state chapter has commended the state chairman  bishop Dr Moses Ezedebego for the wonderful way he has been  piloting their affairs over the years.

In a statement signed by  21 local government  chairmen of PFN ,they  appreciated the  sterling leadership qualities of the chairman.

According to the chairmen , under the   leadership of Ezedebego,the state PFN has witnessed unprecedented level of progress and achievements.

“Today we are more united as a family in Anambra PFN than ever before, among our fathers there is love, peace and harmony, more churches are participating unlike before when there was rancor. Ezedebego gave PFN a befitting Secretariat, today we no longer hold  our meetings in different churches but in our own office (Secretariat).

The PFN hospital received a facelift and a boost. Suffice it to say that under Ezedebego leadership the state government recognizing PFN more by appointing some of us into government positions, the state government recognized some PFN hospital and gave them subventions, these are Ezedebego efforts and it is not taken for granted.

Under the leadership of Bishop Moses Ezedebego Pentecostals came out of their shield in terms of policies, he  organize political leadership times without numbers” they said

Speaking on behalf of the PFN Anambra state Rev. Steven Ogbu said that  bishop Moses Ezedebego has done well for them and he should be allowed to continue in office  for second time .

“When some body does well in office ,he needs to be encouraged. We were passing through a lot in PFN Anambra but since  he assumed leadership we started witnessing positive things in the fellowship. The state chairman has done well and we want him to continue in office ” he said.

He also said that the  PFN is praying that Soludo would  eliminate religious politics in Anambra state for the hood of everybody .