President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the defection of Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it “as a bold move driven purely by principle rather than opportunistic motives.”

Reacting to the defection, President Buhari said: “I am proud of Governor David Umahi for taking this bold decision in accordance with his conscience and principles rather than any external influence or coercion.”

According to the President, “Good governance is very important to us in the APC, and I’m glad that the governor has cited this as a major factor in his decision to join us. I urge our citizens to pay less emphasis on identity politics if we want our democracy to make a positive impact on our country.”

He noted that “with men like Umahi, I foresee a brighter future for our democracy because the voters will be more motivated by performance records of parties and their candidates.”

“Let me once again; commend the boldness of Governor Umahi for taking this courageous decision in a country where principles are in short supply among many. I know people might call him names, but that is the price men of principles have to pay for acting according to their conscience and convictions” President Buhari added.

THE FIGHT FOR EBUKA 

  EPISODE 14

The security couldn't believe their eyes. Pastor Real was fidgeting. 

-heeeey, wonders shall never end oooo, wonders shall never end ooooo. Jesus christ!!!!! Pastor, (the security was just shouting and taking snap shots and video) 

Bro Ebuka started crying. He ordered the security man to stop. He made sure there were no crowds. He called daddy G.o immediately and some members of the committee he could reach at that point.

Security ordered both Pastor Real and his prophet to kneel. Ebuka tried telling the security to at list allow him wear his boxer, security refused.

-They will all meet him the way he is o. They will remain on this spot till the elders of the church arrive, the security replied.

-sir, what happened ?(crying)why did you choose to disgrace yourself and the church? What do you want to bury? What wrong has the church done to you? What wrong has Daddy G.o done to you? How did you give place to the devil like this? 

At exactly 6am, some elders started arriving to come see things for themselves. Daddy G.o came around 1 hour later.

Pastor Real started his confessions and was pleading for forgiveness. Pastor Real's wife came that morning as well. She could not hold back tears.

-uzonna, (crying) you have finished me. I warned you. Uzonna, i warned you. You see the public, nation and worldwide disgrace you have brought upon yourself. You want to answer G.O oya na, Answer G.O, see G.O and answer(crying) i warned you. 

The news spread like a virus. The video flying here and there. Pastor Real was dismissed from GLORIOUS INVASION CHURCH.

The youth programme was a blast. The youths received great revival. Pastor Real's saga of course shook city of praise parish. On the last day of the programme, REV THOMPSON called out Ebuka.

-son, i am very proud of you. You are one of my sons in faith that when i see, I'm glad i did not fail God. (To the congregation) you have no excuse, not to serve this God. This young man you are seeing here, is a victim if terrible circumstances. He lost his mother the day he was born. His father married another woman for his sake, his father kept telling him,"i married her so you would not lack someone to call MOTHER" this young man's father was very wealthy. He just got into the university when his father died. His father was killed by his step-mother. That same step-mother tried to kill him. She fraustrated him to the last. This young was made mad by this same women and all her plots to kill him failed. This young man, was brought into this church a mad man. His mother's sister kept looking everywhere, every street. Everyday she will cry to my office about her sister's son. The Lord assured us we will find him and we did. One day, he came to beg for food in his Aunty's shop. She saw him and recognized him. She said she bought good food and gave to him, then she called a nurse whi added sleeping tablet to the juice that was given to him. After eating and drinking, he fell down asleep. That was how he was brought here and by God's grace, he got back to himself. Today, he is a great instrument. What is your excuse? You don't have father, mother, no helper, no this, no that........you are inexcusable oh man!!!!! So says the bible. This young man went back to his father's house with fire. The stepmother could not stand him. Oh my God. You need to come closer to God to be impacted with supernatural power. He left his father's house as a mad man but came back as a mighty man, filled with power (burst in tongues) the woman had no choice but to run away. When higher power surface, the lesser power must bow. I want to provoke youths to desire postive change in their families. See  you cannot take what is rightfully yours that the devil and evil men has taken from you by sagging your trousers, colouring your hair, opening your ear, smoking indian hemp, involving in yahoo Yahoo, looking for sugar mama. You can only do that, when you know your God (in tongues) for "They that know their God, shall be strong and shall do expilots" shederach, meseach and abednego refused to feed on the King's food. They refused to be enticed. Listen to me IF JESUS SATISFY YOU, THE WORLD CAN NEVER ENTICE YOU. Halleluyahhhhhhh. 

-Amen

-dear youths, be For God. After much prayers, the Lord has comfirmed his words. I will like to use this opportunity to bestow the mantle of PASTORSHIP on you EBUKA. You passed every test, you have been approved by God and by men. (Ebuka broke into tears) by the leading of the Holy spirit, i pronouce you PASTOR EBUKA!!!!!

There was shouting and jubilation. All pastors of other parish came out, Ebuka knelt at the middle, oil was poured on his head and he was prayed for . After the prayers, REV THOMPSOM held Ebuka and stood before the congregation.

 - Halleluyah. One more thing. By joint agreement with heaven and my people you see around me here, i present to us the NEW PASTOR IN-CHARGE OF GLORIOUS INVASION CHURCH, CITY OF PRAISE PARISH, PASTOR EBUKA!!!!!

There was shouting, jubilation, Ebuka was just shedding tears of Joy. He was given the mic. He started singing....

-Abum onye k'nechere o, chukwu oma

(who am i, that you are so mindful of)

Onye kam bu n'uwa k'nechere o, chukwu oma

(who am i, that you are so mind of, my Good God)

Ntu di kam ooo, k'nechere o, chukwu oma

(a dust like me, you are mindful of, my Good God)

I don't deserve this promotion but God dimed it fit for me, who am i. I'm grateful to my daddy in the Lord, for finding me worthy of this post. Sir, by his grace, i will not let you down. 

Pastor Ebuka appointed Bro divine, youth leader of city of praise parish.

After the event, DADDY G.O  called Ebuka.

-congratulations son. God shall continue to uphold you and lead you in Jesus name. Son, there is one important space that needs to be filled in your life especially now that you have upgraded in service to God. Bible saYS, IT IS NOT GOOD FOR A MAN TO BE ALONE. You need a help meet.

Bro ebuka smiled.....

-i have found her sir.

-wooooow  glooorrryyyy. And who is this favoured lady?

-sister Tonia sir

-wonderful, perfect combination. The kingdom of darkness is in trouble. Have you spoken to her?

-No sir. 

-Alright, do that and get back to me. Prayerfully follow this ok? May God strengthen you.

For they that put their trust in the Lord are like mount zion..........

To be continued.