The Prelate Emeritus of Methodist Church Nigeria, Dr Sunday Mbang, on Friday described as “needless” the political crisis rocking Akwa Ibom and appealed to politicians to give peace a chance in the state.
Mbang, a former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, called for for oneness, peace and security in Akwa Ibom and the nation at large.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Akwa Ibom was recently thrown into crisis since five lawmakers were sacked from the state House of Assembly for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress.
He said: “Political leaders should lead by example and avoid bad behaviours that would tarnish the image of the church.
“Those inciting violence in the state, will have God to contend with in their efforts to plunge the state into needless chaos.”
He urged the masses to stand strong against those interested in dragging them into the era of backward and visionless governance.
President of Akwa Ibom Christian Assembly, Archbishop Cletus Bassey, also urged Nigerians to participate actively in the political process by voting in quality leaders that would impact their lives positively in the 2019 elections.
He said without quality and God- fearing leaders such as Governor Udom Emmanuel, citizens would not enjoy peace and security in the state.
He said: “The Fathers of Faith in the state have spoken in support of the re-election bid of Governor, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, and we urge every Christian, irrespective of their denomination to see the second term of Udom as a people’s project.
“We want all of you to vote for credible, quality and God fearing leaders in 2019 general elections so that we can have a better society to practice Christianity.
“Note that if the state is not peaceful, there will be no church.”
The church leaders commended Emmanuel’s prudent management of the state’s lean resources in providing infrastructure, industries, modern health care facilities, free and compulsory education, youth empowerment, sports development, among others.
Mbang, church leaders sue for oneness, peace in Akwa Ibom
