Governor Wike Calls on Christians to Get Involved in Politics
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has urged Christians to be more involved in politics in order to facilitate the development of the nation.
Governor Wike send this over the weekend while speaking at a regional programme of Full Gospel Business Men Fellowship at Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt.
Stressing that Christians should no longer be apathetic towards political issues the governor said,
“The Church must begin to talk about development, social, political and economic challenges facing the country. The Church must be involved in governance.
“The time has come for the Church to rise. If you keep quiet and anything happens, even Christ will not be happy. If you talk, you will die. If you don’t talk, you will die one day. So talk for the revival of the country.”
The event also included a conferment of life membership of the body on the governor and his deputy, Dr Ipalibo Banigo by the national president of the body, Mr. Ifeanyi Odedo.
