~ Says his life an inspiration to youths
Our Reporter
One of the popular Catholic Priests in Anambra state, Rev Fr Emmanuel Obimma, on Sunday prayed for one of the leading governorship aspirants, Prof Obiora Okonkwo of the All Progressives Congress, APC ahead of the party’s primary on April 5,2025
Popularly known as Fr Ebube Muonso, he described Prof Okonkwo, ( popularly known as Dikeora Idemili), as one whose life is an inspiration to every youth in Nigeria
It was during the Sunday service at the Blessed Iwene Tansi Catholic Church Parish, Umudioka, Dunukofia local government area, when Okonkwo went to seek the face of God as his party, APC prepares for the primaries on April 5th and November 8 governorship election.
While delivering his homily, entitled, ” Changing the battle ground “, Obimma said Okonkwo has been solid in everything, despite not coming from a rich background
According to him,” the people will soon defeat their enemy. God has already heard the cries of His people. Weep no more, the strategy of the devil must fail. There’s no victory without a desert war” he said
Obimma, said he is not quarrelling with any person as being claimed in some quarters, adding that those attacking him were only fighting God, not him as a person
“They cannot do anything to me. What I will not condone is to allow them to insult my fellow Priests and you want me to keep quiet. I’m very strong in the Lord. Any battle you are fighting, always hold your head high.
“I will not fight them, rather, I will continue praying for them. Instead of them bringing me down, God will continue lifting me up” Obimma said
Speaking, before the end of the service, Prof Obiora Okonkwo, told the congregation, that no matter the weight of conspiracy, any form of shenanigans and all forms of gang ups from anywhere, that God’s will must be done.
“We are here to dedicate the period of our campaigns for the November governorship election in the state. Only God gives powers. It will be a privilege to be the governor of Anambra state.
“And for those who believe that our youths must have something doing, for those who believe there are enough potentials in our state to make it great again, for those who believe in securing our lives is important, the time has come.
“I seek for your prayers. Whether we win or lose, we will be here again to celebrate and give praises to God” the chairman of United Nigeria Airline, UNA said
