Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State on Wednesday admonished church leaders and preachers against indulging in false teachings and prophecies.
“It is always a thing of joy for me to interact with our fathers of faith anytime I am in their midst. I thank you for your labour of love and for your prayers for the government at all levels.
“We know what is happening in the country but we are surviving today because of the prayers of the church for the nation. Some nations don’t have these kind of challenges but they are divided today, but Nigeria is still one.
“We thank God for the commitment of our church leaders who have continued to stand in the gap for the nation. The Church of Nigeria has been very active in advocating for good governance while rendering assistance to the poor and needy in the society.
“The theme of this year’s Standing Committee meeting is most appropriate and timely because we are living in an age where false teachers and wrong doctrines are spreading like wild fire.
“I am saying this because before I was sworn-in, somebody who called himself a Prophet said I will not survive three months in office and the thing went viral and I said only the will of God will stand.
“This is the first time I am saying it publicly. We must do the right thing and I am happy that I am serving a living God.
“I urge our fathers in faith not to stop praying for this nation because there are challenges and it is only with prayers that we in government can succeed”, the governor said.
Oborevwori gave the advice in his remarks at the Standing Committee Meeting of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) held at the Anglican Cathedral Church of the Ascension, Boji-Boji Owa, Ika North-East Local Government Area of the State.
He said the Theme: “Who is on the Lord’s side; Contending with Apostasy in our Generations” is most appropriate and timely, adding that church leaders must avoid dishing out false prophecies.
He said the Anglican Communion has been very active in advocating for good governance and commended the Church for it’s prayers for the nation and for its support to the poor and less privileged in the nation.