Archbishop Ibezim, wife appeal for peaceful, free and fair Anambra Guber Election
Odogwu Emeka Odogwu
The Archbishop Eccliastical Province Of The Niger, and Bishop Diocese of Awka, Most Reverend Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim, PhD, JP has called on all and sundry participating on next Saturday’s Governorship Election to ensure it’s peaceful,free and fair.
Archbishop Ibezim encouraged electorates not to be decieved by Politicians during election but to vote according to thier consciences, adding that God will not allow His people to be ashamed.
On her part, the President ,Mother’s Union, Women’s Guild and, Girls’Guild, Diocese of Awka and Province Of The Niger, Mrs Martha Chioma Ibezim while aligning with her husband on the call for peaceful, free and fair Election, charged women to back the state with prayers for a hitch free Election in the state come next Saturday.
Archbishop Ibezim cautioned against all forms of electoral malpractice, crime and waste of human blood as it’s sacred and sued for peaceful coexistence.
Most Reverend Ibezim and wife spoke with www.odogwublog.com at Saint Peters Anglican Church Agulu during after a successful pastorial visit.
At the visit, he performed sacrament of confirmation to some candidates in Agulu Archdeaconry and admitted some women and men into Mother’s Union and Father’s Fellowship respectively.
Most Reverend Ibezim stated that God created man in his own image which means that no human being will be wasted sueing for peace,calm and crime free elections come November Sixth elections in the state.
He challenged the new confirmants to be guided by Holy Spirit of God by professing Christ. He tasked them to never be ashamed of spreading His gospel so as to win souls that are perishing.
Most Reverend Ibezim asked the newly admitted mother’s to live up to the new trend of motherhood, groom and nurture their wards,raise family altar and ensure they make prayers their watchword while he challenged fathers to provide, protect and channel their minds on how to raise Godly home since they’re pastors in their different homes.
The Anglican Prelate thanked Agulu Archdeaconry for their exploits in the vineyard of God but requested for partnership of Agulu Anglican community for the planning of Synod 2023.
He said that without God’s grace Christians can’t face the spiritual battle carnally.
Similarly, the President of Mother’s Ministry, Province Of The Niger, Mrs Martha Chioma Ibezim charged women to be strong and courageous and back the state with prayers as they will go to the pool nothing that with their PVC’s they will choose a God fearing man that will govern the state.
While thanking God for the Archbishop visit,the Archdeacon, Agulu Archdeaconry and Vicar of Saint Peter’s Church, Venerable Chamberlain Ofornakara noted that they will continue to grow from strength to strength for their mandate is to go to the world and preach the gospel and win souls praying God for his grace upon them.
www.odogwublog.com reports that prayers for peaceful elections in the state, confirmation and admissions proper into Father’s Fellowship and Mother’s Union climaxed the service.
Ven Ofornakara was assisted by Rev Charles Udeoku and Rev Samuel Okoye as well as the Church Teacher Mr Chukwuebuka Moghalu.
Vice President, Mother’s Union Agulu Archdeaconry, Nneora Chinyere Ofornakara described the pastoral visit as unique and thanked Archbishop Ibezim and wife for their continued support to their Ministry.
In their seperate speeches,the newly confirmed candidates,Miss Jessica Chilozie and Chinemelum Chibuzor promised that they will abide by laws and teneths of the church, prophecy Christ and be guided by the holyspirit.
