By Friday Idachaba
The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Ganaja Assembly, Lokoja, on Sunday held its 15th Anniversary Spiritual Service of Songs and prayers to seek the face of God for peaceful conduct of the Nov.16 Governorship Election in Kogi.
Pastor Joshua Ibitomi, clergy in charge of the church, told newsmen after the service that the 2019 event was unique in view of the opportunity to be presented to the people to decide and vote the next governor of the state.
Ibitomi said that the intercessory service was against the backdrop of the violence and bloodshed that characterised the last General Election in the state.
He said the congregation sang songs of praises to God and prayed for peaceful and non-violent exercise, adding that the church had prior to the service embarked on fasting and prayers for a violent-free election in the State.
According to him, prayers were offered to God to frustrate evil, manipulations stressing that, God would liberate the people from those who intended to cause havoc before, during and after the governorship polls.
The clergy urged people of the state to unite, irrespective of political, ethnic or religious differences, adding that parents and leaders at various levels should continue to talk to their children and wards on the need for peace.
“We are here praising God and seeking for his mercy for our state, Kogi, as we approach the governorship election in November. We don’t want bloodshed, but rather we want peace before, during and after the polls.
“Let us all join hands and lift our voices in praises. Irrespective of our religious and political affiliations, we should stand up and pray for a better Kogi as we prepare to elect our leaders through the polls,” Ibitomi stated.
Highlight of the 15th anniversary spiritual service of song in the Apostolic Church Lokoja Ganaja Assembly includes; song ministrations, prayers for the peace and unity of the nation, Nigeria.