Seventh Day Baptist and Other Sabbatarian Church Leaders Participate in Prayer Walk for Wike and Obuah’s Political Aspirations

Pastors from Sabbatarian churches joined a coalition of support groups in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, as they participated in a prayer walk for the political aspirations of Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and Bro. Felix Amaechi Obuah. The event, held on April 25, 2022, at Isaac Boro Park, featured gospel artists and leaders from various denominations, including the Church of God (Seventh Day).

The prayer walk, organized by a coalition of support groups, aimed to pray for the success of Wike’s presidential bid and Obuah’s gubernatorial ambitions. Participants marched from St. Andrews School, Diobu, to the park, drawing a large crowd from across the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State. The event emphasized unity and shared purpose among attendees, who came from different church backgrounds.

Leaders such as Pastor Douglas Iyama of the Church of God (Seventh Day) Family Worship Center Eagle Island participated in prayer sessions. The event also included performances by gospel artists, highlighting the spiritual and communal nature of the gathering.

One of the coordinators, Comrade Sotonye Harry, emphasized the importance of praying for leaders, stating that the participants had come voluntarily to support Wike and Obuah. He expressed confidence that their leadership would bring blessings to the state and the nation.

Hon. Ikenna Chiege, who led another group at the event, underscored the belief that God would provide leaders in line with His will for Rivers State and Nigeria. The prayer walk reflected a collective hope for divine guidance in political leadership.

The participation of Sabbatarian church leaders in the event demonstrated the broader role of religious communities in public affairs, aligning with the theme of seeking justice and mercy through collective action. Micah 6:8 calls for justice, mercy, and humility in service, a principle that resonated with the participants’ commitment to prayer and unity.

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