Photos: Governor Wike of Rivers state storms church for thanksgiving to God

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has reportedly visited the Salvation Ministries in Port Harcourt to thank God for his victory at the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court had on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, upheld the election of Wike as the Rivers state governor.

The governor, afterwards, went on a street parade to thank teeming fans and supporters who stood by him during the trying period, especially after he had lost at the courts of appeal.

Reports have now surfaced today that the former minister of state for education was in church to appreciate God for his victory.

A statement issued by Simeon Nwakaudu, the governor’s special assistant, reads:

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Sunday worshipped at the Salvation Ministries in Port Harcourt, where he joined others to praise and thank God for the judgment of the Supreme Court validating his victory.

Governor Wike was accompanied to the Church Service by his Wife, Justice Suzette Eberechi Nyesom-Wike, the Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Prince Uche Secondus and his wife, Rivers PDP Chieftain, Chief Sergeant Awuse and the Rivers State Finance Commissioner, Dr Fred Kpakol.

The governor and his entourage were led in a thanksgiving prayer and praise session by Pastor David Ibiyeomie of the Salvation Ministries.

In his sermon, Pastor David Ibiyeomie said that giving thanks to God for any feat attained is necessary for more blessings from God.

He said rather than complain, people should cultivate the attitude of thanksgiving to God.

It will be recalled that Governor Wike in his broadcast titled, “To God be the Glory” after the Supreme Court judgement said: “We thank the Almighty God for His Grace. For without Him, we are nothing and we could have done or achieved nothing.”