2027: Don’t destroy Nigeria, cleric warns politicians

THE Zonal Pastor, Grace House Zone of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Rivers State, Pastor (Mrs.) Omolara Joseph, has appealed to politicians not to destroy the country because of their political ambition for 2027.

She made the call on Sunday during the thanksgiving service of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Rivers State, at the RCCG’s Redemption Hall, Model Parish, Elelenwo, Port Harcourt.

In her sermon, the female cleric pleaded with political leaders in Nigeria and Rivers State in particular, to sheathe their swords and allow peace to reign, so that God can bring the country to its new level of glory.

“We need to remove from self to leadership or things won’t work. That is what is happening in Rivers State now. See Dubai now, elders came together and opened their place. Dubai was built on the back of unity. Nigeria is bigger than Dubai, if only we can unite.

“To political leaders: if you put water in a calabash, it will be unsteady. You don’t break it but to use both hands to steady it because it supplies water.  The people are like children; their opinions are different. Don’t destroy them, hence steady them.

“We appeal for the glory of God in this state. This state has much. Nigeria is blessed. Go to other West African countries. Let our elders allow the spirit of God to control them.”

She described journalists as ‘the watchmen of nation’ charging them to ensure that they carry out their constitutional responsibilities without partiality.

Joseph said: “The work you do is sensitive and dangerous. Stick to the truth and apply wisdom. You must remain impartial in duty. The moment you carry the pen, your tribe and religion will disappear. You are the watchmen of the nation.

“For your safety, don’t be a hero at all time. Your family will suffer first if you fall. The same society will forget you. It is your family that will grieve forever.”

In his remarks, Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the NUJ, Comrade Amaechi Okonkwo, said the union organised the thanksgiving service to mark the end of its 2025 Correspondents Week.

Okonkwo pleaded with the Church to continue to pray for journalists in the state, considering the nature of their job.

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