THE Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, His Eminence, Dr. Samuel Kanu Uche has backed Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s re-election in 2019, saying it is “sacrosanct” because of his outstanding performance in office.
Dr Uche made the declaration during the thanksgiving service of the former President of the Senate and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Ken Nnamani and family, held on Wednesday at St.John’s Methodist Church, Amechi Uwani, Enugu.
The Supreme Head of the Methodist said that Ugwuanyi has done very well in office. “Even those in the graves, if they are allowed to vote, will vote for you”.
He described the governor as as a God fearing leader, who loves and honours God, stressing, “Therefore, whatever you want in the next dispensation you will get it”.
According to him, any governor or politician who wants to be re-elected in 2019, must perform, adding it is the best form of campaign.
“I welcome Gburugburu (Governor Ugwuanyi) the performing governor of Enugu State. This man is using the resources given to him very well to develop the state” the Prelate said.
The Spiritual Leader of Methodist Church also lauded Senator Nnamani and his family for deeming it important to come and thank God for His mercies and kindness, stressing that his (Senator Nnamani) children will be greater than him.
The Prelate admonished political leaders to be generous and kindhearted and show love to the people around them to earn their confidence and support.
He disclosed that he will mobilize his clergy to the polling units in 2019 to ensure that the people’s votes count, stressing: “Let the winners be winners and let the losers be losers”.
Also speaking, the Archbishop of Enugu Archdiocese, Most Rev. Christopher Edeh, commended the governor for the 13th month salary he paid the civil servants of the state as Christmas gift, saying that “Gov. Ugwuanyi has created 13th month salary in Enugu State”, while other states are battling to pay the 12th month salary.
Senator Nnamani explained that he was in the Church “to thank God for His manifold blessings to the family especially for the favour of enabling all his children to graduate with flying colours from various universities in the United States of America”.
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