I owe my becoming governor to God – Fubara

• He thanked the General Overseer of the RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, for his love for Rivers State

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, says his upward trajectory and elevation in politics is the work of God, saying he was destined to govern the state.

Fubara made this known on Sunday at the 2024 Port Harcourt Holy Ghost Rally organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.

Fubara said he was first promoted by God, who later put it in the hearts of the leaders and members of his political party, the Peoples Democratic Party, to agree on presenting him as their governorship candidate.

“I was promoted by God first, through my party and the leaders. So, promotion comes from God and God alone,” he said, adding that the theme of the programme: “Promotion for a purpose,” resonated with him.

“Let me take the theme of the rally to be a personal gift from RCCG because the theme is not different from my story,” said Fubara, who recently survived impeachment by lawmakers loyal to his predecessor and political godfather, Nyesom Wike.

He thanked the General Overseer of the RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, for his love for Rivers State as shown in the choice of Port Harcourt for the special Holy Ghost Rally and blessings at the beginning of every year.

Fubara said “I want to say a big thank you to this family for your support, before, during and after our elections.

“You have shown so much support to us. Your prayers have kept us going. I want to thank you, especially for that and to say that our government will continue to support this programme in this state.

“It is important to mention that prayers cannot be enough. So, continue to pray for us so that the purpose of governance will be achieved in this state.”

In his welcome address, the Intercontinental Youth Pastor of RCCG, Pastor Belemina Obunge, acknowledged the immense support RCCG had received from the state government towards the hosting of the rally, which he noted coincided with the birthday of the governor