Governor Godswill Akpabio of AkwaIbom State, on Friday,
attributed the many problems in the country to false prophecies by some
clergymen.
According
to the Special Assistant to the
governor on Media, Mr. Jackson Udom said the governor made the
observation at a Gala night in honour of the participants of the 28th General
Assembly of Christian Council of Nigeria in Uyo.
The
governor said, “A lot of problems we have in this country are because some
bishops and pastors speak when God has not spoken.”
He
said, “A greater percentage of problems in this country are caused by false
prophecies. In your daily ministration, you must always allow God to lead you.
Don’t speak when God has not spoken.”
He
thanked the council for the recognition, and admonished its members to remain
focused as leaders in their various churches.
The
President of the council, Most Rev. Emmanuel J. Udofia, who announced the
conferment of the Most Church Friendly Governor Award on the governor, said the
award was in recognition of Akpabio’s “qualitative leadership and exemplary
service to the church and humanity.”
Udofia
also said, “In appreciation of your good work to God and humanity, the church
honours you with the Most Church Friendly Governor Award.”
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