Independent NG
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa yesterday declared that he would not be forced into choosing a successor based on political bias and agitation.
Speaking at a thanksgiving service at the Government House Chapel, Asaba, Okowa urged Deltans to pray for the Will of God to be done in the state ahead of the 2023 governorship election in the state.
He said that the decision on the candidate that would succeed him would come from God saying that i will pray for God to direct me and not man, so that I don not go in the wrong direction.
According to Okowa, “As a man, I will also try to avoid people pushing me to a direction that God is not pleased with because if God has made a choice and we go in the wrong direction, it will no go well for the state.
One thing is sure, whoever will succeed me must be one who keeps the fire in this altar burning, and God must direct me on the choice of the person”.
He cautioned political stakeholders on the need to concentrate on governance and not be distracted ahead of the 2023 general elections.
“Let us approach the next few months with oneness of love. Towards the end of every administration, there are usually distractions here and there.
“We are not stopping people from playing politics but we need to realize that there is a purpose and we must remain loyal and committed to governance until May 29, 2023.
‘’This is a year of politics and as politicians we cannot avoid it; pray with us, pray for us and pray about the state.
“Whatever positions we are contesting for, let us seek the face of God because if you genuinely pray God will reveal His will for you.
He appealed to politicians and other stakeholders who love the state to pray for the oneness and unity in the state, and particularly for him, to enable God to make necessary revelations to him on the choice of his successor, saying we must all pray, including those contesting for positions.
He urged leaders in authority to have faith in God as He alone could direct their affairs.
“We are asking for greater blessings and there is no doubt that since 2015 when we assumed office, the hand of God has been strong in this state.
Going forward, I need no one to tell anyone that the hand of God has been very strong and gracious in our affairs.
“We are now in our seventh year and it is a good thing to give…
