Pastor Kumuyi Predicts Economic Rebound In Ebonyi

A renowned  preacher and the General Superintendent of Deeper Life Christian Church, Pastor William Kumuyi, has declared that the wealth hidden in the land of Ebonyi State  would henceforth  flow out for the economic well-being  of the people.

Kumuyi, who was in Abakaliki for a one-day Bible Study/ prayer programme organised by  the church, on Monday described Ebonyi  as a state bestowed with abundant natural resources.   

He admonished the people of the state to refrain from sin  in order to overcome their  economic challenges as it is only through this way that the blessings of God will be made manifest to  them.

The cleric, according to a statement by Umahi's Chief Press Secretary, Emma Anya, offered special prayers   for  the governor  and his family, the  state Executive Council  members and the entire state. 

Earlier,  Governor Umahi had described   Kumuyi's visit   as a huge  blessing to the people of the  state.

He said, "By your coming here sir, our suffering has ended.  I thank God Almighty who brought you at a  time we needed you most. 

"We don't have much to say but we want you to know that we are  very expectant. We have faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.  The Bible tells us that when God calls a man, he enables him. And we are confident  that  you are going to  bring  huge blessing to each and every one of us.

"I know that our state is going to be richly blessed through you."

The  event was attended also by the wife of the governor, Rachel Umahi;   Deputy Governor Kelechi Igwe;  Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Francis Nwifuru; members of the State Executive Council and other top government functionaries.

BREAKING: Pastor Ize-Iyamu Wins PDP Edo Guber Primary, See Full Results

Pastor Osagie  Ize-Iyamu has emerged winner of the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship primary held in the state today.

The National Committee of the party for the conduct of the primaries, led by Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State declared Ize-Iyamu winner.  

The election was contested by only aspirants from Edo South, namely Chief Solomon Edebiri, Mr Mathew Uduoeyekemwen and Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.

Of a total 713 votes cast, Ize-Iyamu emerged winner with 584 votes followed by Uduoeyekemwen who polled 91 votes while Edebiri garnered 38 votes. There was no void.

The election was witnessed by among others, the Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa and Jimi Agbaje, PDP governorship candidate of Lagos State in the last general election, who counted the votes at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the venue of the election.

Umahi commended the aspirants, delegates and Edo State PDP members for the peaceful conduct of the election declaring it credible, free and fair.

Ize-Iyamu, was the Secretary to the State Government under the administration of former Governor Lucky Igbinedion’s, while Uduoeyekemwen was Majority Leader in the House of Assembly at the time.

He will now face Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress, APC,  in the September 10 governorship election in the state.

However, there are concerns that the Ali Modu Sheriff’s faction in the state may also come up with their own candidate, a situation many analysts believe will not do PDP much good in the election.