Following the sociopolitical crises that have bedeviled Rivers State in recent times, the spiritual leader of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, has waded in, assuring Governor Sim Fubara of protection, restoration of peace, and success in his administration.
To this end, the spiritual leader has ordered his teeming faithful to converge in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, for what he described as the Peace and Unity Feast, which is a week-long activity that commenced last Monday in the state.
It is billed to climax on Saturday, October 12, 2024, with a three-hour procession around the city center, accompanied by prayers to avert further untoward developments.
It is learned that the spiritual leader dispatched a delegation from the headquarters of his organization in Calabar, led by Patriarch Amah Williams, who is the spokesman of the organization, as well as the administrator of the fold in Rivers State, Archbishop Amaewhule Ogwutum, to visit Governor Fubara on Wednesday.
The Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, received the delegation on behalf of the governor.
Addressing the governor, Amah Williams stressed the importance of global peace, particularly in the state, and why all should sheath their swords, reminding everyone that the spiritual leader had declared Port Harcourt as the “Port of Peace.”
He assured that the pronouncement still stands, emphasizing that peace will certainly return.
He also assured that their organization, as a development partner in peace-building and sustainable projects, will work to entrench peace in the state.
Also speaking, the administrator of the organization in the state, Archbishop Amaewhule, expressed gratitude for the governor’s warm reception.
He said the Peace and Unity Feast is an annual event by the organization, but that this year’s celebration will bring about spiritual intervention in the state.
The Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Danagogo, regretted the unavoidable absence of the governor and expressed gratitude for the spiritual interventions of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star in the state and their assurances of peace and protection.
He said, “The assurances of peace, unity, and protection of the governor and safety in Rivers State are heartwarming. The assurances from the influential spiritual leader are very important to the governor at this moment in the state.”
He also expressed the government’s willingness to partner with the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star for peace and development, stating that they are very grateful for the activities of the organization in the state.
He said the governor would personally welcome further conversations on more spiritual issues for peace.